Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity

The 2.7 Million Project

There are 2.7 million grandparents in the U.S. raising their grandchildren. We are a "silent army"—the unpaid safety net of our families—often navigating a second round of parenting while grieving the retirement we thought we’d be living.

Welcome to The 2.7 Million Project, a mission-driven series within the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity podcast. Hosted by Laura Brazan, this show is a sanctuary and a boardroom for the "Invisible CEOs" of the home.

Whether you’ve just received the midnight phone call that changed your world or you are years into the journey of healing family trauma, you’ll find the tactical strategies and spiritual anchors you need here. From clinical insights on secondary grief to the "Ghost Life" of kinship care, we help you move from "just getting by" to building a legacy of resilience.

You are the keeper of the future, and you are not alone. We are 2.7 million strong—still nurturing, and still here.

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Jan. 5, 2026

The 2.7 Million Manifesto: From Survival Mode to Invisible CEO

There are 2.7 million grandparents in the U.S. raising their grandchildren. We are a silent army, often grieving our "Retirement Version" of life while navigating school runs and midnight fevers. In this powerhouse Series 2 p...
Jan. 4, 2026

TRAILER | Welcome to The 2.7 Million Project

A 60-second introduction to the new mission for grandparents and kinship caregivers moving from survival to significance. Send us a text Thank you for tuning into today's episode. It's been a journey of shared stories, insigh...
Dec. 29, 2025

(Best of 2025) Four Skills That Correct 99% of Behaviors with Nicholeen Peck

Are you a grandparent unexpectedly thrust into the role of primary caregiver for your grandchildren? Do you feel overwhelmed by the challenges of parenting again while navigating the complexities of legal, financial, and emot...
Dec. 22, 2025

How Two Grandmothers Inspired a TEDx Speaker, Spiritual Leader & Financial Genius

Are you inspired by the powerful legacy grandparents can leave for their grandchildren? Are you striving to move beyond daily crisis management and set up systems for lifelong resilience, healing, and financial stability? Do ...
Dec. 15, 2025

The Making of A Winged Hero and the Grandmother That Raised Him

Are you a grandparent navigating the unexpected challenges of raising your grandchildren, seeking comfort and understanding in the face of loss or family upheaval? Do you wonder how to nurture resilience and hope in your gran...
Dec. 8, 2025

Journal Entry: The Grandparent Paradox- Navigating Parental Re-Entry

Are you a grandparent who’s become the unexpected parent, suddenly responsible for raising your grandchildren? Are you navigating complex emotions, challenging family dynamics, and difficult decisions you never anticipated? D...

The 2.7 Million Project