The 3 Biggest Challenges Grandparents Face Today (And What the Research Says)

Grandparenting is one of life’s greatest blessings—but it isn’t always easy.

In this episode of The Cool Grandpa Podcast, Greg Payne explores three of the biggest challenges facing grandparents today, backed by current research and years of conversations with grandparents across the country.

You’ll discover why Family estrangement has become one of the fastest-growing emotional challenges for grandparents, why millions of grandparents are unexpectedly raising grandchildren, and how Relationships with adult children can either strengthen or strain the entire family.

Whether you’re struggling with one of these issues or want to become a wiser, more intentional grandparent, this episode offers practical encouragement and hope.

In This Episode

• Why family estrangement hurts so deeply
• The emotional toll of losing contact with grandchildren
• What “ambiguous loss” means for grandparents
• Why grandparents are raising more than 2 million children
• The physical, emotional, and financial realities of kinship Caregiving
• Healthy ways to navigate relationships with adult children
• How to become a trusted advisor instead of an unwanted critic
• Three reflection questions every grandparent should ask

Links

Here is the link to the conversation that I had with Jamarl D. Clark and Mr. Robert Brown from Generations United: https://cool-grandpa.com/2024/04/19/ep-178-support-for-grandparents-with-generations-united/

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