Empowering Families Raising the Children of Addicts
In a world turned upside down by addiction, millions of grandparents are stepping up—not out of choice, but out of love.
This compassionate and empowering guide is written for the unsung heroes known as grandfamilies—grandparents raising grandchildren due to a loved one's struggle with substance abuse, incarceration, or mental illness. Drawing from both professional expertise and deeply personal experience, this book offers not only practical guidance, but a hand to hold through the emotional, legal, and financial storms that come with parenting the second time around.
Whether you're navigating custody battles, dealing with trauma in the home, struggling on a fixed income, or facing exhaustion and heartbreak, this survival guide speaks directly to you—with honesty, warmth, and hope.
Our Mission
At Parent Glow, our mission is to support, educate, and empower grandparents who are raising their grandchildren due to a loved one’s addiction. Through a blend of personal experience and professional insight, we provide compassionate guidance, practical tools, and real-world solutions. We stand beside grandparents navigating this unexpected journey—offering hope, healing, and the strength to build a stable, loving future for the children in their care.
Featured products
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Audiobook After the Chaos: Recovery Awareness for Family of an Addict
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E-Book When Love Steps in: Raising Grandchildren in the Face of Addiction
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E-Book: After the Chaos: Awareness for Family of an Addict (With Bonus Content)
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About us
We are a family who has lived through the chaos, pain, and healing journey of addiction—and made it to a better place. Our mission is to provide real, compassionate resources for families navigating the complex challenges of addiction. This isn’t just about education—it’s about experience. We know what it’s like because we’ve been there. Now, we’re using our story to help other families find strength, hope, and support every step of the way.
The Facts and Impacts
2.7 million grandparents are raising grandchildren in the U.S. (U.S. Census Bureau, 2023).
- 1 in 5 of these households live below the poverty line (Generations United, 2024).
- Addiction is the leading cause (48%) of grandparent caregiving (Child Welfare, 2023).
Real Impact:
- Financial strain – 63% of grandfamilies report skipping meals to afford childcare (AARP, 2023).
- Health decline – 70% of caregiver grandparents have chronic conditions like hypertension (CDC, 2022).
Educating through Experience
These books are a powerful, practical, and emotionally grounded guide written specifically for families navigating the complex terrain of addiction recovery, relapse, and child safety. Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, partner, or concerned loved one, this book equips you with the insight and tools to spot the early warning signs of relapse, respond with clarity and compassion, and protect both your family and your recovering loved one during the most fragile moments of their journey.