How to Help Your Children Deal With Grief w/Jenny Lisk

November is National Children’s Grief Awareness Month.1 out of every 20 children age fifteen and younger will experience the loss of one or both parents (www.childrensgriefawareness.org).  I can’t imagine the statistics for the past two years as we continue grapple with the fall out from the pandemic.In this episode, I interview Jenny Lisk, mother of two who lost her husband to brain cancer.  Jenny was not only left to care for her two young children alone. But she also had to devise a strategy to help her children through their grief while managing her own.Two ways she worked through her own grief was by starting The Widowed Parent Podcast and writing her book, Future Widow. “Grief support is like swimming lessons” ~ Jenny LiskTakeawayBe honest with your childrenHire a therapistConnect with others who are grieving Resources:Camp WidowConnect with Jenny: www.jennylisk.comCheck out her book, Future Widow: Losing My Husband, Saving My Family, Finding My VoiceFreebies from Jenny: jennylisk.com/giveawayWebsite: www.solomoms-talk.comIntro song from the single "Desperate" by Damien EllisonMentioned in this episode:Don't Parent in SilenceHello Solo Moms. As a solo mom of three adult sons, I understand the challenges you face on a daily basis. As a mentor, my mission is to help you shift your mindset and empower you to take control of your life, to see yourself as God sees you. I know that unresolved trauma can be a heavy burden to carry and parenting alone can be a lonely journey, but it doesn't have to be that way. I want you to know that you are not alone. You have the strength and resilience to overcome your challenges and create the life you desire.Speaker 1: 0:41I want to help you to make the effort to tackle unresolved trauma and change your perspective so you can live the life you deserve. I offer complimentary consultation where we can discuss how to move forward, create a plan to help you heal and empower you. You can schedule a consultation by emailing me at [email protected] or by calling + 1-917-994-1329 (WhatsApp), or schedule a consultation with the link below. I am here for you and I want to help you take the first step toward healing and empowerment. Don't let unresolved trauma hold you back any longer. Don't parent in silence. Take action today and let's work together to empower you to live the life you desire. Thank you.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit francisj.substack.com