Little Hearts, Big Feelings How Children Grieve at Every Stage | Grieving Sisters Podcast Episode 28

Featured Guest: Annette MendezGrief doesn’t just affect adults — children grieve, too, but their grief often looks different than what weexpect. In this insightful and compassionate episode, we explore how grief manifests across differentdevelopmental stages — from infancy through adolescence.Whether you're a parent, caregiver, teacher, therapist, or simply someone who loves a grieving child, thisepisode will equip you with the knowledge, tools, and empathy to support kids through loss in ways thathonor their unique needs.We’ll talk about:What grief looks like in infants, toddlers, children, and teens.Why some children seem “fine” — and why that doesn’t mean they’re not grieving.How magical thinking, regression, separation anxiety, or aggression can be signs of mourning.The myths that grief is “easier” for kids or that they’ll “bounce back” quickly.The ways children revisit grief over time as their understanding evolves.The impact of culture and environment on how grief is expressed.How to talk to kids about death honestly without overwhelming them.Age-appropriate ways to support grieving kids with compassion, truth, and consistency.Children may not have the words for grief, but they feel it deeply. By understanding how loss shows up atdifferent stages of development, we can help children feel seen, safe, and supported as they move throughtheir grief — again and again.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------GriefComadre@gmail.com, Add David Kessler's Trained Grief Educator, IG: @the_grief_comadreFollow ushttps://www.tiktok.com/@the.grieving.sistershttps://www.instagram.com/the_grieving_sisters/__________________________________________________________________#ChildGrief #KidsGrieveToo #GriefSupport #GriefAndDevelopment #GriefMyths #MentalHealthAwareness#GoodGriefNJ #TheGriefComadre #SupportingGrievingChildren #TalkingAboutDeath #GriefEducation#ParentingThroughGrief #ChildhoodGriefMatters #NormalizeGrief #GriefInChildren