This week’s episode is the first in a series on handling tricky conversations in parenting; the type that leave you wondering what to say & how to say it!
Talking to kids about death and helping them manage grief was a highly requested topic. In this episode, Jacquie offers strategies and suggestions for how to explain death in a way that’s age-appropriate, the best way to support kids who have experienced a loss, as well as her favourite resources on the subject for young children. She also shares how to handle those tricky questions related to dying that kids throw at us.
This episode will leave you feeling reassured and confident in your ability to handle what can otherwise be a painful, difficult conversation.
Resources mentioned:
The Invisible String by Patrice Karst
The Tiny Star by Mem Fox
Sesame Street - Episode 1839 “Farewell, Mr Hooper"
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