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Welcome to “Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity.” In this compelling two-part series, we tackle one of the most daunting challenges faced by grandparents raising pre-teens – the turbulent teen years. Our guest, Marcus Higgs, a seasoned educator and mentor with experience in over 20 countries, brings a wealth of knowledge and a fresh perspective on how to proactively unlock your pre-teen’s potential.

In this episode, Marcus introduces the “Show Up” framework, a transformative tool designed to nurture the innate greatness in children during their critical pre-teen years. He shares invaluable insights into the concept of identity breaking, collaborative trust, and emotional management. Through real-life experiences and expert advice, Marcus provides actionable strategies to help grandparents support their pre-teens, ensuring they grow into resilient and empowered individuals.

Join host Laura Brazan as she delves deep into these essential topics, and explore how you can turn panic into opportunity. This episode is filled with Wisdom and practical guidance that every grandparent or caregiver navigating the complexities of raising pre-teens needs. Tune in to part one of “Six Steps to Unlocking Your Pre-Teen's Potential” and prepare to be enlightened and inspired. Don’t forget to stay tuned for part two, where we will further explore the intricate journey of kinship care and the importance of fostering wise choices amidst peer pressure. Welcome to a community that understands and supports your unique journey.

Thank you for tuning into today's episode. It's been a journey of shared stories, insights, and invaluable advice from the heart of a community that knows the beauty and challenges of raising grandchildren. Your presence and engagement mean the world to us and to grandparents everywhere stepping up in ways they never imagined.

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We look forward to bringing more stories and expert advice your way next week. Until then, take care of yourselves and each other.

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Laura Brazan Founder of “Grandchildren Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity” Podcast

I am a professional hand engraver and gold inlay artist. I’m from NYC and moved to northwest Montana thirty five years ago. Two years ago my husband and I became legal guardians of two of our seven grandchildren, now ages 5 and 8. With little resources available and no community, I developed the “Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Nurturing Through Adversity” podcast with the encouragement of the University of Montana. Sharing advice from experts and stories from other grandparents from all over the country we hope to provide hope and community while educating others about this challenging task.