Hi Family, When I started this journey, I knew the road for grandparents raising grandchildren was steep. I knew we were often "Invisible," doing the heavy lifting in the quiet corners of our homes. This week, we hit a milestone I once only dreamed of: Episode 100. To celebrate these 100 chapters of our story, we arenāt just looking backāweāre moving forward. I am thrilled to announce that The Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Channel is officially live on YouTube! [Link: VISIT OUR NEW...
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Legacy Builders Connecting Hearts, Nurturing the Future Vol. 1, No. 68 | February 10, 2026 Dear Family, This week, the world is draped in red hearts and talk of "Golden Year" romances. But for many of us, Valentineās Day feels a little different. We aren't planning cruises; weāre planning school lunches. We aren't looking at sunset views; weāre looking at trauma recovery. I recently sat down with Ruthie Shofi, a grandmother who went from owning a business and planning a "food truck...
19 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
Legacy Builders Connecting Hearts, Nurturing the Future Vol. 1, No. 67 | February 3, 2026 Dear Family, Last week, we talked about building the sanctuary with Dr. Dale Atkinsāthe decision to stop the "sprint" and start being the stationary point for our grandchildren. We talked about "staffing" our mission to avoid burnout. But what happens when that sanctuary is clouded by the ghosts of the past? What do we do when we look at our grandchildren and see the "unforgivable" traits of the parents...
26 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
Legacy Builders Connecting Hearts, Nurturing the Future Vol. 1, No. 66 | January 27, 2026 Dear Family, Last week, we talked about building the sanctuary with Dr. Dale Atkinsāthe decision to stop the "sprint" and start being the stationary point, the anchor, for our grandchildren. We talked about "staffing" our mission so we don't burn out. But letās get practical: once we are sitting in that sanctuary, how do we handle the noise? How do we lead a child who seems to be speaking a language of...
about 1 month agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
Legacy Builders Connecting Hearts, Nurturing the Future Vol. 1, No. 65 | January 20, 2026 Dear Family, Last week, we talked about the "Warrior Heart" with Rachel Fulginitiāthe decision to step into the fire for our grandchildren. But once we are in that fire, we often realize we are carrying two heavy burdens: the trauma our grandchildren have endured and the quiet, heavy grief of the life we thought we would be living at this stage. I recently sat down with Dr. Dale Atkins, and we moved...
about 1 month agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
Legacy Builders Connecting Hearts, Nurturing the Future Vol. 1, No. 64 | January 13, 2026 Dear Family, Last week, we talked about the Manifestoāthe decision to move from survival to significance. But letās get practical: how do we actually "significantly" parent when we are 68, tired, and dealing with arthritis or the heavy weight of a sudden move? I recently sat down with Rachel Fulginiti, and we had a conversation that hit me right in the heart. Rachel spent a decade in the "fire" of...
about 2 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
Legacy Builders Connecting Hearts, Nurturing the Future Vol. 1, No. 63| January 6, 2026 January 1st usually feels like a fresh start, but for those of us raising grandchildren, it can feel like just another day of holding the line. This morning, I sat with my journal and realized that after four years of "Parenting Twice," I am not the same woman I was before that midnight phone call. I have traded "The Retirement Version" of my lifeāthe one filled with leisure and hard-earned peaceāfor a...
about 2 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
Legacy Builders Connecting Hearts, Nurturing Minds Vol. 1, No. 63 Welcome to our newsletter, a vibrant companion to our podcast that aims to empower and inspire grandparents and parents alike. Each edition offers a comprehensive overview of our latest episode, new developments and milestones within our community, along with reflections on recent interviews, summarizing valuable insights to help nurture and support you and your family. Thanks for being part of our community! Podcast Spotlight...
2 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
Legacy Builders Connecting Hearts, Nurturing Minds Vol. 1, No. 62 Welcome to our newsletter, a vibrant companion to our podcast that aims to empower and inspire grandparents and parents alike. Each edition offers a comprehensive overview of our latest episode, new developments and milestones within our community, along with reflections on recent interviews, summarizing valuable insights to help nurture and support you and your family. Thanks for being part of our community! Podcast Spotlight...
2 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 3 min read