#16 How To Talk To Young Children About Death
An episode of the The Emotional Inheritance of Parenting podcast, hosted by Karemi Alvarez, titled "#16 How To Talk To Young Children About Death" was published on November 23, 2021 and runs 22 minutes.
November 23, 2021 ·22m · The Emotional Inheritance of Parenting
Summary
Whether we like it or not, our kids will ask us questions about death. Perhaps a pet they loved has died or a member of the family or they saw something on TV. How can you help your child understand death in a way that is appropriate for their developmental stage? In this episode, I’ll share with you many recommendations for how to address such a difficult topic, things you can say, things that are not recommendable to say and how you can help your young child to integrate their fear and ques...
Episode Description
Whether we like it or not, our kids will ask us questions about death. Perhaps a pet they loved has died or a member of the family or they saw something on TV. How can you help your child understand death in a way that is appropriate for their developmental stage? In this episode, I’ll share with you many recommendations for how to address such a difficult topic, things you can say, things that are not recommendable to say and how you can help your young child to integrate their fear and questions about death.
Struggling to find the right books for your kids' big feelings?
This curated list includes heart-centered, growth-oriented children’s books to help your child:
✨ Handle anxiety
✨ Handle fear
✨ Process sadness & grief
✨ Understand feelings
✨ Handle anger
✨ Learn about sex & body safety
✨ Navigate divorce
✨ Foster empathy & compassion
✨ Navigate sibling rivalry
The list includes books that I personally recommend to my clients and many that I’ve bought for my son.
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