EPISODE · Mar 11, 2025 · 18 MIN
17. Parenting After Child Loss: 8 Lessons from a Grieving Mother
from Child Loss & Grief Support for Moms | Coping after the Death of a Child | Hope & Healing for Grieving Mothers | Grief | Loss of a Child | Grief Support · host Lisa K. Boehm
💔 Parenting is already challenging, but after losing a child, it comes with emotional landmines, overwhelming grief, and the struggle to support your surviving children while healing yourself. In this episode, I share my personal journey after losing my daughter, Katie, and how I continued parenting my teenage son through my own grief.In This Episode, We Cover:The emotional challenges of parenting while grievingHow guilt, fear, and heartbreak impact your parenting stylePractical strategies to support your surviving children while healing yourselfKey Takeaways:Prioritize Your Healing – Taking care of your mental and emotional well-being allows you to be present for your child. Grieving openly but healthily teaches them resilience.Create Connection & Stability – Maintain routines, offer reassurance, and carve out quality time so your child feels loved and secure.Ask for Help & Accept Support – You don’t have to do this alone. Therapy, support groups, and trusted loved ones can help you and your child navigate grief together.Links & Resources from the Show:Join the Angel Moms Community — a safe, supportive space for bereaved momsFree list of grief resources for bereaved momsJoin the Comfort Connection newsletterConnect with MeInstagram: @griefsupportformomsFacebook: @griefsupportformomsWebsite:
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In this heartfelt episode of the Angel Moms Podcast, Lisa Boehm focuses on the challenging journey of parenting after the loss of a child. Sharing personal experiences from losing her daughter Katie, Lisa discusses finding ways to support surviving children while managing her own grief. She outlines eight practical tips, including prioritizing self-care, maintaining routines, and fostering open communication, to help bereaved parents cope. With compassion and insight, Lisa emphasizes the importance of balancing sorrow with the need to nurture surviving children, encouraging listeners to seek support and be patient with themselves as they navigate this difficult path.
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17. Parenting After Child Loss: 8 Lessons from a Grieving Mother
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