We’re back this week with a brand new show, and today I’m thrilled to welcome Vicki Jay as my guest. Vicki is the CEO of the National Alliance for Grieving Children. Some topics Vicki and I talked about include:
- Why it’s easier to address childhood grief early in a child’s life than it is to deal with the potential effects of unresolved grief when they become adults;
- The fact that 1 in 14 kids will lose a parent or sibling by the age of 18;
- Children’s Grief Awareness Month coming up in November, and some ways widowed parents can help raise awareness during this time;
- How to submit a story of “Everyday Heroes” who support the grieving children in your life;
- Why we should all wear blue on November 21 (and post pics on social media!);
- The NAGC’s activity book for elementary age kids and their caregivers;
- “Dear Me” letters from adults who lost a parent to their younger selves; and
- Resources available on the NAGC web site, including a state-by-state listing of children’s grief programs.
I hope you enjoy my discussion with Vicki Jay.
