Jan. 10, 2024

The Dreaded But Very Necessary Chat with Kids

The Dreaded But Very Necessary Chat with Kids

This week, Alexandra dives into the difficulty with talking to kids about grief and death. It is hard to figure out how to manage our own reactions, let alone our kids' reactions. It's important to be honest with children at an age-appropriate level and there are some resources to help. Alexandra offers a few suggestions for ways to allow kids to bring up their passed loved one and to help keep channels of communication open.

Book- Finding the Words: How to Talk with Children and Teens about Death, Suicide, Homicide, Funerals, Cremation, and other End of Life Matters by Dr. Alan Wolfelt https://a.co/d/1OQpXZR

Judi's House: https://judishouse.org/

The Goodbye Book by Todd Parr: https://a.co/d/0gZf9UX

Spot Books: https://a.co/d/eR44Izj

Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.

Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed.

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