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Helping Grandfamilies Thrive
Support, Resilience, and Healing for Kinship Caregivers.
You’re doing the heart-work. We’re here to help you lead with love.
Raising a relative’s child is a journey of profound love and unique challenges. We provide the trauma-informed tools and emotional literacy resources you need to build a resilient, healing home.
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"The Heart of the Movement: Essential Listening" > "If you are new to the 2.7 Million Project, start here. These hand-picked episodes define our mission to move kinship caregivers from 'survival mode' to intentional leadership. From the 2.7 Million Manifesto to deep dives into the 'Invisible CEO' mindset, these conversations are the foundation of our upcoming book and our shared future."
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...
June 4, 2024
Life After Doom: A Conversation with Brian McLaren
Send us a Text Message. How has raising your grandchildren affected you not just emotionally but mentally, physically, and financially? You may not often consider the profound impact this role has on you because you spend so ...
Dec. 29, 2025
(Best of 2025) Four Skills That Correct 99% of Behaviors with Nichole…
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...
Recent Episodes
April 13, 2026
How to Handle Behavioral Problems in Kinship Care | The 5 C’s Framework
Are you a grandparent raising grandchildren while trying to balance compassion with structure in your home? Do you find yourself reverting to “because I said so” parenting, only to meet resistance, trauma triggers, or confusi...
April 6, 2026
Dyslexia and the Kinship Classroom: Advocacy for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Are you a grandparent raising grandchildren who struggle with dyslexia, ADHD, or other learning challenges, feeling the pressure of school evaluations and overwhelming labels? Are you questioning how to advocate for your gran...
March 30, 2026
More Than A Grandmother- The ROI of Kinship Love
Are you a grandparent wondering if the small, steadfast acts of love you give truly shape your grandchildren’s future? Do you ever feel invisible, pouring your heart into healing generational wounds and wondering if your impa...
March 23, 2026
Mastering Co-Regulation for the Neurodiverse Child
Are parenting strategies from decades past falling short with your neurodiverse grandchild? Do meltdowns and anxiety leave you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or questioning your instincts as a caregiver? Are you searching...
March 16, 2026
How to Engage Men in Kinship Care
Have you noticed the unequal load—both seen and unseen—that grandmothers often carry, while searching for ways to bring grandfathers more fully to the caregiving table? You’re not alone. The gender gap in kinship care is real...
March 9, 2026
Kinship Parenting: Overcoming Overwhelm Through Emotional Hygiene
Are you a grandparent, foster, or adoptive parent feeling overwhelmed by the emotional rollercoaster of kinship caregiving? Do you find yourself longing for peace and clarity as you juggle legal, financial, and family traumas...
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April 14, 2026
Parenting Grandchildren: The 5 C’s Framework for Better Behavior I Ep…
Are You a Parent or a Firefighter? Why You Need a Behavioral Blueprint.In the world of kinship care, we often feel like we are living in a permanent state of "Code Red." One minute you’re making toast, and the next, a trauma trigger has sent…
April 7, 2026
Kinship Caregiving & Dyslexia: A Leadership Guide with Nancy Lasater …
The Warrior Heart — Why Your "Dumpster Fire" Day is a Leadership WinBy Laura Brazan Episode 107 Featured Guest: Nancy LasaterIf you are a kinship caregiver or a grandparent raising grandchildren, you know the feeling of the "Tuesday Tsunam…
March 31, 2026
The ROI of a Grandmother’s Love: Resilience in Kinship Care | Ep 106
What is the Return on Investment (ROI) for a life spent in the "Second Cradle"?As the Invisible CEO of a kinship family, we often measure our success by the "Fix." We want to fix the trauma, fix the behavior, and fix the broken system that landed …
About the Host
Laura Brazan
CEO/Host/Kinship Care Expert
Host - Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity podcast.
Laura Brazan/ Kinship Care Expert- is the founder of The 2.7 Million Project and the voice of the Invisible CEO. After trading her own "planned retirement" for the high-stakes mission of kinship care, she now empowers grandparents to reclaim their identity as the chief executives of their family’s future. Laura provides the tactical frameworks and "Executive Soul" required to lead the next generation with resilience, intentionality, and a clear vision.
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