Grandparents As Primary Caregivers with Nicholeen Peck
- Grandparents As Primary Caregivers with Nicholeen Peck Laura Brazan/Nicholeen Peck 24:55
Welcome to another heartfelt and insightful episode of *Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity.* I'm your host, Laura Brazan, and today we delve into the world of grandparents stepping up as primary caregivers, navigating the unique challenges and joys that come with nurturing traumatized grandchildren.
In this episode, we are joined by Nicholeen Peck, a worldwide parenting expert and leader in teaching self-government. Her proven system based upon calmness, the principles of self-government, and good communication transforms even the most out-of-control teenagers and homes from chaos to calm within days. She has appeared on various news show and programs to discuss effective parenting. She’s a popular public speaker, author of many books and articles. Together, we discuss the intricacies of kinship care, especially when grandparents bring their traumatized grandchildren into their homes. Nicholeen shares her valuable strategies for transforming chaotic home environments into ones of harmony, mutual respect, and calm communication. This is the first of ten episodes with Nicholeen Peck. For more information on Nicholeen and the “Teaching Self-Government Program”, you can visit https://teachingselfgovernment.com/
We'll explore the emotional and psychological hurdles grandparents face, the impact of trauma on children, and the importance of consistent and compassionate parenting. Nicholeen also offers a glimpse into her proven system that has helped numerous families worldwide. Get ready for inspiring insights and practical advice tailored specifically for grandparents taking on this crucial role.Â
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