Talking and including with children/kids about death (part 2)

I've done another podcast to help families with how to deal with the difficult conversation with children. It is so important to NOT exclude them from what is going on. Kids perceive - often times spot on; And depending on their maturity and age, will come to a conclusion and perception that might be right on, or way off. If adults do not comfort them (and understandably, when adults are trying to "deal with" their own grief, imagine how deep the child is going through it; you are the one they count on to affirm them, give them comfort that they won't die soon etc); I'll be honest with you here, with certainty, IF you are walking the valley of grief, helping someone else is assuredly a way to begin healing (not get "over it', but learn to grow FROM the grief and sadness). Kids depend on us. Even if we miss the mark. Communicate with them the best way you can with honesty. It's okay to say YOU DONT KNOW something. Live real. Live now. Tomorrow is not guaranteed - I say with love and truth,. We don't know what tomorrow brings. so be with your kids, grands, nieces and nephews. They need you