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Parents and other caregivers often express that children, no matter what age, are not supposed to die before them. Yet it happens and those remaining struggle with how to go on with their...
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There are no words that can truly capture the depth of grief that follows the loss of a child. For many families, it is the unthinkable—a pain that can feel isolating and impossible to navigate. While everyone’s journey is unique, one truth...
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The unspeakable occurred in our neighboring state of Minnesota, a shooting at a grade school. We heard stories in the media, and we offered thoughts and prayers. We heard about both the brokenness and hope of a community. Yet, what do we do...
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Grief is difficult at any age, but for children, the loss of a loved one can be especially confusing and overwhelming. They often don’t have the words to express their emotions or the experience to fully understand what’s happening. As a parent...
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The prevalence of mental health problems in today’s world are alarming, and our children’s state of mental health is no different. The National Institute of Mental Health states that “just over 20 percent (or 1 in 5) children, either currently or...
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Children grieve too. Yet too often we try to protect bereaved children from the pain of death and loss by not including them, struggling with what to say, trying to lessen the pain of death with phrases like, “grandma is sleeping” or “your...
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