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Are you a grandparent navigating the complex maze of raising preteens, eager to unlock their full potential but overwhelmed by the challenges? Do you find it difficult to communicate effectively with them, feeling as though a generational gap creates constant confusion and frustration? Are you concerned about their mental well-being and the influence of their peers but unsure of how to address these issues constructively?
I’m Laura Brazan, and in our latest episode of 'Grandparents Raising Grandchildren,' we continue our insightful series with Marcus Higgs, an expert in child communication and development. When life threw the unexpected at me, I had to learn quickly how to adapt, reimagine, and thrive for the sake of my grandchildren. It's through this journey that I've come to understand the pivotal role of effective communication and emotional resilience.
In "6 Steps to Unlocking Your Pre-Teens Potential - Part 2," Marcus Higgs delves deeper into strategies for fostering open communication, building trust, and nurturing resilience in your preteen grandchildren. Discover how to shift your perspective from seeing something 'wrong' to understanding what 'happened' to them, guided by wisdom from Oprah Winfrey and Bruce Perry’s enlightening book. Learn how to identify signs of underlying mental health concerns, encourage healthy risk-taking behaviors, and use storytelling as a tool to reinforce values and beliefs.
Join us as we unravel practical advice, share authentic stories, and bring expert insights to help you connect with your preteens on a deeper level. Together, we can transform the way we raise our future generations, ensuring they grow up feeling valued, understood, and capable.
Don't miss this empowering episode that promises not only to guide but also to inspire you on this remarkable journey. Let's reshape the future for our grandchildren, one conversation at a time.
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When we look at the child welfare system today, it’s clear that the framework we've inherited is completely outdated. We keep trying to "fix" programs, but what if the problem isn't just funding or execution? What if the problem is how we frame the issues in the first place?
Ali Caliendo, founder of the Kinship Policy Lab, reminded us that the questions we ask determine the policies we write, the data we collect, and the outcomes we pursue.
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