Tips to Help Children Deal with Grief and Loss
10/17/24 • 8 min
We're excited to share our latest episode featuring Joyce McCullough, an award-winning educator and author, who offers insightful tips to help children deal with grief and loss. Her debut picture book, "Look for the Pink Ribbons," beautifully tackles this delicate subject with hope and compassion.
In this episode, Joyce discusses five key points to guide parents in supporting their children through difficult times:
- Emphasize Hope: The overarching message of Joyce's book is hope, emphasizing the promise of life after death and the new life offered through faith.
- Focus on Positivity: Encourage children to find joy in life's daily wonders and help them to see the beauty in the world, shifting focus away from fear and grief.
- Share Hope with Others: By helping others, children can find comfort and lift their spirits, especially in times of widespread tragedy.
- Express Grief Creatively: Assist children in expressing their emotions through writing or drawing, allowing them to communicate their feelings and find solace.
- Explore Concepts of Heaven: Encourage children to imagine and describe what heaven might be like to help them process their grief and envision a positive future.
With the recent tragedies and challenges our world has faced, this episode couldn't be more timely. Joyce's insights will not only aid your children but can offer a valuable lesson for adults too. Listening to her compassionate approach could very well be the comforting guide you need in helping your child through their journey of understanding and coping with loss.
Find out more about Joyce and her book on her website.
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We're excited to share our latest episode featuring Joyce McCullough, an award-winning educator and author, who offers insightful tips to help children deal with grief and loss. Her debut picture book, "Look for the Pink Ribbons," beautifully tackles this delicate subject with hope and compassion.
In this episode, Joyce discusses five key points to guide parents in supporting their children through difficult times:
- Emphasize Hope: The overarching message of Joyce's book is hope, emphasizing the promise of life after death and the new life offered through faith.
- Focus on Positivity: Encourage children to find joy in life's daily wonders and help them to see the beauty in the world, shifting focus away from fear and grief.
- Share Hope with Others: By helping others, children can find comfort and lift their spirits, especially in times of widespread tragedy.
- Express Grief Creatively: Assist children in expressing their emotions through writing or drawing, allowing them to communicate their feelings and find solace.
- Explore Concepts of Heaven: Encourage children to imagine and describe what heaven might be like to help them process their grief and envision a positive future.
With the recent tragedies and challenges our world has faced, this episode couldn't be more timely. Joyce's insights will not only aid your children but can offer a valuable lesson for adults too. Listening to her compassionate approach could very well be the comforting guide you need in helping your child through their journey of understanding and coping with loss.
Find out more about Joyce and her book on her website.
Love this episode? Leave a positive rating/review by scrolling down to the bottom of this page. Your reviews are so important and so appreciated! Please share this episode with a friend ❤️
For more information and helpful resources, visit our websites at:
https://www.sandrakaychambers.com/
Find our books on Amazon:
Karen Ferguson: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Karen-Ferguson/author/B075SHZ1WV?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
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Previous Episode
You Are What You Eat: The Importance of Knowing What Your Children Consume from Media
Today's guest, Kayla E. Green, shared with us how important it is to know what our children consume from media. She emphasized how the content they engage with greatly impacts their development and worldview. Kayla shared from 1 John 2:16, emphasizing the importance of consuming media that aligns with godly values.
Kayla shared studies that highlighted how excessive exposure to media can lead to distractions, mental health struggles, and exposure to inappropriate content. She also shared a personal story of a parent who (unknowingly) allowed her nine-year-old daughter to read an adult novel with inappropriate content. In today's culture, it's so easy for children to stumble upon material not meant for their age group. For this reason, parents must be actively involved in monitoring and engaging with the media their children engage with. From books to music to TV, it's crucial to guide them toward wholesome, age-appropriate content.
In a world where the media landscape is rapidly evolving, our guidance has never been more critical. Let's encourage open conversations with our kids, create a fun environment, and lead them toward media that uplifts, inspires, and aligns with our values.
Be sure to visit Kayla's website to find out about her writing upcoming book.
Love this episode? Leave a positive rating/review by scrolling down to the bottom of this page. Your reviews are so important and so appreciated! Please share this episode with a friend ❤️
For more information and helpful resources, visit our websites at:
https://www.sandrakaychambers.com/
Find our books on Amazon:
Karen Ferguson: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Karen-Ferguson/author/B075SHZ1WV?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
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Why Use Object Lessons to Disciple Your Kids?
Today's special guest is Terri Hellerd-Brown. Terri is not only an accomplished author, but also a podcast host with a passion for helping parents disciple their children. Her latest book, “Up, Down, and All Around: A Handbook for Discipling Our Children Based on Deuteronomy 6,” offers 52 devotions, 52 parenting tips, and 52 object lessons designed to make spiritual concepts tangible for young minds.
Why Use Object Lessons to Disciple Your Kids?
1.Jesus used object lessons, so we are following his example
2.An object lesson can help make difficult concepts more concrete
3.It allows them to play out scenarios and ideas in a real time example
4.It appeals to children’s curiosity
5.An object lesson often touches on humor or surprise
6.It is memorable
7.It involves parents and children actively engaging together
For more info on Terri and her other books, visit her website.
Love this episode? Leave a positive rating/review by scrolling down to the bottom of this page. Your reviews are so important and so appreciated! Please share this episode with a friend ❤️
For more information and helpful resources, visit our websites at:
https://www.sandrakaychambers.com/
Find our books on Amazon:
Karen Ferguson: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Karen-Ferguson/author/B075SHZ1WV?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
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