Losing a loved one is a difficult challenge. But parenting children through that same loss is even more challenging. It’s difficult to know what to do or the best way to navigate your way through it because for almost everyone who deals with this challenge, it is the very first time, and they have no experience with it.
In today’s episode, I will give you some basic strategies for parenting children through grief. Of course, no one likes to think these are strategies they will ever need, but if you or someone you know finds themselves thrust into this difficult role, it is essential for everyone involved to have some idea of how to navigate these difficult waters.
I talk about…
- The challenges of parenting children who are grieving
- The importance of talking about their loved one
- Getting professional help and what to look for
- Having rules and boundaries in a time of grief
- Allowing your child to grieve in their own way
- Accepting permanent change
- Showing up for your child
Resources…
Helping Children Deal With Grief
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