Tragedy
It’s Time to Expand the Definition of “Helpers”
After tragic events such the two mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton this past weekend (and the numerous shootings prior), many parents are seeking the right words to reassure…
Read More2nd Annual 25 Days of Giving
It’s time for my 2nd Annual 25 Days of Giving. On Thanksgiving, and for 24 days following, I am going to take 5 minutes out of each day to donate…
Read MoreWhy Abuse Can Create Learned Helplessness
Many of us have wondered: If a person is being abused, why don’t they tell someone about it and get help? Or if it’s an adult who is being hurt,…
Read MoreHelping Your High Schooler Cope with Loss
Though a teenager’s understanding of death and grief may be similar to that of an adult, it is important to remember that they are not yet adults. The teen years…
Read MoreHelping Your Middle Schooler Cope with Loss
Children who are nearing adolescence will have a greater understanding of the concepts associated with death, such as the irreversibility of death and the potential causes. They will also begin…
Read MoreHelping Your Elementary-Age Child Cope with Loss
Children ages six to ten will exhibit greater curiosity about death than during previous developmental stages. Some of their questions and words may seem frightening to you as a parent,…
Read MoreHelping Your Preschooler Cope with Loss
Preschoolers’ understanding of death is in a tricky developmental stage. With infants and toddlers, physical affection and consistency are key; while this is also true with preschoolers, the verbal aspect…
Read MoreHelping Your Infant or Toddler Cope with Loss
No matter how young someone is, they will grieve the loss of someone close. Even your infant or toddler will experience a sense of loss when a person who has…
Read MoreTalking with Kids of All Ages about Tragedy
As a parent, how do you explain an event as tragic as the Connecticut school shooting to a child, when you can hardly make sense of it yourself? All of…
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