In this heartfelt episode, Victoria shares her family’s experience of saying goodbye to their 15½-year-old golden retriever, Bella, and the important lessons it brought about navigating tough conversations with children. From loss and grief to puberty, consent, and body safety - she explores how to approach sensitive topics with honesty, calm, and compassion.
Victoria also shares some of her favourite parenting and mindfulness resources to help guide children through big emotions, curiosity, and growing up with confidence.
In This Episode:
- Supporting children through grief and loss
- Talking honestly (and gently) about death and big emotions
- Age-appropriate ways to discuss puberty, consent, and body awareness
- Encouraging empathy, kindness, and respect between boys and girls
- Why using correct body terminology matters
- Helpful resources to guide tricky conversations
- How mindfulness books can support mental health and emotional resilience
Resources Mentioned:
Grief & Loss: The Invisible Leash and The Invisible String by Patrice Karst; Because My Dog Is in Heaven
Puberty & Growing Up: A Girl’s Guide to Puberty, A Boy’s Guide to Puberty, and Where Do Babies Come From? by Michelle Mitchell
Body Safety & Consent: No Means No! and Body Safety series by Jayneen Sanders; Safe4Kids
Mindfulness & Emotions: Hey Warrior, Hey Awesome, and Dear You, Love From Your Brain by Karen Young Instagram educator and ex-police officer Kristi McVee
Connect With Victoria
💌 Email: hello@victoria-r.com.au
📸 Instagram: @the.victoria.r
🌐 Website: www.victoria-r.com.au
✨ Victoria is also offering a limited number of discounted 1:1 coaching sessions before Christmas - reach out to learn more!
