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Helping a child or teen who is grieving can be overwhelming for a parent or adult caregiver. Use the filters on this page to narrow down our extensive library of support resources.

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When Grief & Betrayal Collide: Jessica Waite’s Story

When Jessica Waite's husband, Sean, died suddenly, she knew him as a dedicated father to their young son and a loving, engaged spouse. In he...

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What Remains: Rupert Callender on Grief, Rituals, and Redefining Funerals

In this episode, we talk with Ru Callender, author of What Remains: Life, Death, and the Human Art of Undertaking. Ru shares his personal ex...

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It's Okay That It's Not The Same - Grief At The Holidays

[This episode originally aired December, 2023] This time of year can be grueling for anyone, but particularly for those who are grieving. S...

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What do you want to hold on to?

What are some things you want to hold onto to help you in the coming months?

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It Can Be So Awkward - Holidays & Grief

It's our annual holidays and grief episode! In the past we've focused on more tangible tips and suggestions for supporting kids, teens, and ...

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Grieving While Parenting - Reshma Kearney

When Reshma Kearney's husband Sean died of suicide, her immediate concern was their three young children. She needed to figure out how to ta...

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Marking the New Year

Grief can radically change how we approach and feel about the holiday season. During the lead up to the season there can be a lot of attenti...

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Help Through Holidays

The pressures around the holidays can be even more challenging after the death of a family member.

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Developmental Responses to Grief, ages 2 to 18

While everyone grieves differently, there are some behaviors and emotions commonly expressed by children depending on their developmental le...

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They Are Part Of Our Family - Grieving A Pet

In May of 2024, Christine Passo's beloved dog, Maya Ray, took her last breath in Christine's arms. This wasn't the first time Christine expe...

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Let's Hear It For The Kids - Grief In Their Own Words

In honor of Children's Grief Awareness month, we asked kids and teens to talk about grief in their own words. This compilation episode inclu...

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Losing Them More Than Once - When Your Ex Dies

No one is perfect and no one is just one story, but how do you grieve when the person who died was so different than the person you fell in ...

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"We Never Talked About Her Again" - Susan Lieu & The Manicurist's Daughter

Susan Lieu, is a Vietnamese-American author, playwright, and performer. When Susan was 11 years old, her mother died from a routine plastic ...

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Grieving The Relationship We Didn't Get To Have - Maegan Parker Brooks, PhD

It's our 300th episode and this conversation with Maegan Parker Brooks, PhD, is the perfect one to honor that milestone. Maegan is an Associ...

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Sugerencias para Pasar los Días Festivos

Las presiones que rodean los días festivos pueden ser aún más difíciles tras la muerte de un miembro de la familia. A continuación, se ofrec...

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