Episode 53: How to Help Your Child When a Pet Dies with Portia Clare

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, DJ talks with Portia Clare, an author who wrote a children’s book to help children deal with the confusion and grief associated with the loss of a pet. Listen in as DJ & Portia discuss creating memory boxes for your lost pet, questions to ask to create a safe space for your child to express themselves and involving your little one in activities which will encourage them to discuss their feelings about their loss. Portia Yvette Clare has been privileged to serve in developing the minds and character of children for over thirty years.  A graduate of Duke University and Regent University, she maintains her love of learning and earnestly desires to empower the children who have been entrusted to her care.  Simply put, Portia teaches because she values children.  Her love of children and family compel her to write stories that will help them to recognize their importance, appreciate their value, and navigate through difficult life experiences.  Creative writing has always brought her joy and writing children’s books has been her passion since childhood.FREE WORKSHOP ALERT!I am hosting a FREE 10-day challenge to find your calm, loving voice as you encourage your children to complete tasks and routines, and listen to you more quickly with less drama.  There will be a total of 5 live events with new information and the chance to ask questions and share.  Let's find joy in parenting, together!REGISTER HERE TO SAVE YOUR SPOT: https://www.littleheartsacademyusa.com/ TIMESTAMPS• [6:23] Portia discusses a memory box that can be made by a child or by a family to help to collect all of those wonderful memorabilia from your beloved family pet. • [8:25] Portia encourages asking questions and involving them in activities which will encourage them to discuss their feelings about their lost pet. • [12:52] “Everyone grieves differently, children and adults, and it will take as long as it takes.” • [30:20] “It behooves us to make sure that we are giving them an environment where they're safe and where they're cared for and where parents can go to work and be at ease and think...”For more information on the Imperfect Heroes podcast, visit: https://www.imperfectheroespodcast.com/SIGN UP for our FREE 10 Day Challenge! This challenge is designed to help parents learn tools and techniques to stop being reactive and yelling at their kids to build enduring relationships with strong boundaries in peace and kindness.LINK TO 10 DAY CHALLENGE:Connect with Us!DJ Stutz - DJ Stutz: https://www.littleheartsacademyusa.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/littleheartsacademy/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littleheartsacademy/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOpphCRklDJiFXdS76U0LSQPortia Claire - Website: http://www.portiayclare.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/portiay.clareFacebook: https://facebook.com/portiayclare Support the showSupport the show.If you like what you hear, we would appreciate your support.  Every little bit helps.https://www.buzzsprout.com/1779847/support