It's A Grand Life
You thought you were empty nesters.
Then you became a Grand Family.
Don't worry, you're not alone.
Craig Nash is experiencing this right now and wants to share his journey with others.
Millions of Grandparents around the world are now raising their Grandchildren. There are a variety of reasons why this happens, but often times people are unprepared for the challenges.
We're here to help.
This podcast will give you tips and real life stories on how to navigate kinship care and maximize it to it's fullest.
We'll have experts on this podcast to offer the best advice possible and highlight all of the resources available to help.
We're thrilled to be bringing you this impactful content. Enjoy!
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Episodes
100 episodes
Fresh Outlook on Foster Care
Foster Care provides an opportunity for both the parents and the child to get a fresh start. Treatment Foster Care has a unique approach that can help both sides. Colleen Madsen and Leah Thomas join Craig Nash to discuss in th...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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27:23
Assisting a Grand Family
It's our mission with It's A Grand Life to help Grand Families in need. We are thrilled to help Christina McLendon from the Detroit area who is raising her 2-year-old grandson. In this podcast, Craig and Christina discuss t...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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15:37
The Low Down From Alabama
Keith Lowhorne is continuing to assist families in Alabama.He comes back to IAGL to discuss the latest on what he's doing to assist Grand Families in Alabama.Watch video version here
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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23:34
Opportunity Knocking
Lisa Johanon lost her job and thought a door was closed. Until a life changing opportunity came with Central Detroit Christian.Listen to her explain in this IAGL interview with Craig Nash.Watch the video version
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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32:41
Teaming Up For Grand Families
It takes a village when it comes to Grandparents raising Grandchildren. With that in mind, Grandparents Parenting Again was formed.Listen to the team explain their mission in this IAGL interview with Craig Nash.Watch the vid...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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33:10
Feeding The Mission
Every great charity needs other businesses to help back their effort.Celebrity Catering has become a perfect partner for It's A Grand Life. Listen to Matt Jenkins explain in this IAGL interview with Craig Nash.Watch the vide...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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23:49
One Day At A Time
Karen Parker has the simplest, yet most effective message for Grands:Just take it one day at a time.Listen to her explain in this IAGL interview with Craig Nash.Watch the video version here...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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22:07
Helping House
Human Trafficking continues to be a huge issue in our society and sometimes is the cause of why a Grand Family is formed.Deb Ellinger is on a mission to offer assistance to those affected, but the key to success is effort on their part as w...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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23:14
Ramping Up Support
Domenic Morelli felt the calling to utilize his skills to the best of his abilities.That has led him to building ramps for those in need.Listen to him explain in this IAGL interview with Craig Nash.Watch the video version
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Season 2
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Episode 42
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30:57
What A Small World
There wasn't a dry eye at the recent WDIV recording promoting It's A Grand Life. One of the hosts, April Lockett, was raised by her grandparents and was immediately drawn to the IAGL cause when learning about it.She shares her story in ...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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21:43
Kinship Care Navigator
Ali Caliendo started with a small goal to help people locally.It has now grown to where she's offering advice on kinship care to folks around the country.Listen to her explain in this IAGL interview with Craig Nash.Watch the vid...
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Season 2
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Episode 41
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29:26
Update from Alabama
Keith Lowhorne is working harder than ever. And he couldn't be happier.He comes back to IAGL to discuss the latest on what he's doing to assist Grand Families in Alabama.Watch the video version
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Season 2
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Episode 40
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26:36
Signs of Fentanyl Use
There are ways to detect Fentanyl use.Donna Turtle of Fentanyl Fathers explains in this IAGL Interview with Craig Nash.Watch the video version here.
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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25:44
The Fight Against Fentanyl
Not wanting to waste his pain was the main reason Craig Nash launched It's a Grand Life.It's also why Greg Swan launched Fentanyl Fathers. Listen to him discuss in this IAGL Interview.Watch the video version
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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41:34
Char from Generations United Returns
What is the latest in Kinship Care Assistance?Char from Generations United joins Craig Nash to discuss in this IAGL episode.Watch the video version here.
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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35:11
Forgive Yourself First
In some ways, a marriage without forgiveness is dysfunctional.But you need to start by making sure you forgive yourself. Beverly Thomas explains in this IAGL Interview with Craig Nash.Watch the video version
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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19:38
Once Bitten Twice Married
God can have a great sense of humor sometimes.Beverly V. Thomas found that out first-hand when she married the same man twice. She has learned so much thru the process and shares her knowledge in this IAGL Interview with Craig Nash....
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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45:24
Sweet Help In Alabama
Keith Lowhorne knew he was being compelled to do more.He had no idea it would lead to this. Listen to him explain how "Grandparents as Parents" is changing lives in Alabama in this interview with Craig Nash.Watch the video versi...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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42:33
Poverty Prevention
Poverty can hit quickly.The simple fact is many people are 1 missed paycheck away from it.Cyndi Pettit of Neighborhood House joins Craig Nash to explain how they're helping do what they can to keep people from falling into poverty in th...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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25:51
Snoring Is No Joke
Sometimes snorers can be the butt of a joke.But it's not a laughing matter.Dr. Earl Bogrow joins Craig Nash for this IAGL interview to discuss simple treatments for Sleep Apnea that can save lives.Watch the video version
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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33:49
Battling Opioids and Bullying
Opioids and Bullying have been big issues for society in general and are also for Grand Families.Char from Generations United joins Craig Nash to discuss in this IAGL episode.Watch the video version
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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31:08
Power of De-Escalation
Yes, it does feel better to walk away from a conflict.Just try it some time. Suzette Brown of Each One Teach One Together explains in this IAGL interview with Craig Nash.Watch the video version
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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32:29
"You Don't Always Have to Respond"
The hardest thing to do sometimes can be walking away from a confrontation.But it feels much better than the alternative. Suzette Brown of Each One Teach One Together explains in this IAGL interview with Craig Nash.Watch the vid...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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34:43