When you meet a grandparent who’s raising their grandchild, you’re meeting someone in the middle of a whole, living story. There’s love. There’s hard work. There are moments they didn’t see coming and moments they wouldn’t trade for anything. It’s easy to fill in the blanks when you hear someone is raising their grandchildren. But…
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Inside these gentle, heartfelt letters, you’ll find reflections on resilience, small victories worth celebrating, and quiet reminders that you’re not alone. You’ll hear from someone who understands this path… and who knows it’s okay to feel grief and hope at the same time. Here’s What’s Inside Ready to Feel Less Alone? Join hundreds of grandparents…
Grab your favourite pen (and maybe a cup of something warm), and see how many words speak to your story. You might find more than answers here… you might find reflection, laughter, and a quiet reminder: you’re not alone. Each clue is a thread in the tapestry of caregiving, connection, and courage. Whether you’re a…
A look at Foster and Kinship Care Across Seven Countries Prepared by: OpenAI Research AssistantDate: June 2025 Introduction The experiences of children who live outside their family of origin—whether in foster care, kinship care, or other government-supported arrangements—are shaped not only by the circumstances that brought them into care but also by the structure of…
Together, they form a circle of support.GrandFamily World reaches outward, raising awareness and offering validation and visibility.GrandFamily Village reaches inward, offering belonging, courage, and community.Both rooted in lived experience… and in the knowledge that we rise up stronger when we walk together impacting generations to come. GrandFamily World is the starting point. It’s a public…
You know how sometimes someone says something so unexpected that it feels like a bucket of cold water to the face? Yeah, that happened to me just the other day. Let me tell you a short story… Wes and I were out recently with some friends (new grandparents in the typical sense) — catching up…
If you’ve recently come across the terms GrandFamily and GrandRaiser, you might be wondering what they mean. These words aren’t just catchy phrases — they reflect the lives of countless families navigating unique challenges and triumphs. Let’s take a closer look at what GrandFamilies and GrandRaisers are and why these terms are so important in…
Joanne Phoenix is an author & mentor based in the UK who is dedicated to personal growth and transformation, and hosts a podcast called Borrow My Belief. The podcast is designed to inspire listeners to live from their heart and create a life of meaning. Early in 2025, she invited Mary as a guest: 🎙️✨…
Deb and her husband live in Austin, TX in the United States. She shares some of the heart-ache and some of the joys they experience as their raise their precious grand-babies. She also shares about some of their lost dreams, and looks towards the future. I am sure many who read this will feel her…
Tim lives in Edmonton Alberta, in Canada and is a single grandfather raising three special needs grandsons for 12 years. When I got them they were 5, 2, and 14 months old. I had no idea they were special needs though there were some small signs (like the 2 year old didn’t talk at all)….
On Friday February 28 2025 our second monthly webinar featured three experienced Grandmothers, who shared their experiences and wisdom on raising their grandchildren to adulthood. Among many other insightful lessons, they spoke about the importance of self-care. They shared their experiences with finding respite care and maintaining their own well-being while caring for their grandchildren….
This article was published in Black Press media Published 4:00 pm Tuesday, February 4, 2025 Read full article here Listen to this article ‘Choosing to step up, to provide stability and care when it’s needed most, is an act of strength, not weakness’ For many families around the world, dreams of the ”golden years” change…
A week or so after the first radio interview (and newspaper article), Mary was once again approached by CBC, Canada’s national broadcaster… this time by the team at CBC Vancouver’s prime time radio program “On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko” and also CBC News website. The interview is available to view below (after a few…
If you’re navigating the unique challenges of being grandparents as primary caregivers, you’re in the right place. We know life can throw some curveballs, and stepping into the role of a parent again brings its own set of adventures. Unlike multi-generational families, where different generations cohabit but parents are still in charge, grandfamilies have a…
In February 2025, shortly after the newspaper article was published, Mary was approached by CBC Radio, Canada’s national radio broadcaster, offering a wide range of programming that includes news, entertainment, and music. A day or two later, she was interviewed by Chris Walker on Daybreak South, CBC Radio One’s current affairs morning show covering the…
Early in February 2025, Mary was approached by a reporter from the local newspaper, Salmon Arm Observer, interested in writing a human-interest article. What started as a short interview, resulted in over an hour of conversation and this article. Excerpt from the article. Determined to help other grandparents in their journeys as parents and bowing…