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Dad Life Episode 68-2 — Talking About Loss: Helping Our Kids Through It
This week’s Dad Life episode is a heavy but important one.
Off the back of some difficult news about Nick’s beloved cat, we sit down to talk about one of the hardest parts of parenting — helping our kids understand that life, unfortunately, does come to an end.
Whether it’s pets, loved ones, or anything they feel deeply attached to, loss is never easy. We share our own experiences and how we’ve tried to handle these conversations with our kids in a way that’s honest, gentle, and supportive.
We talk through a few ways to approach it:
🧠 Be honest but age-appropriate — avoid confusing language, keep it clear and kind
💬 Create space for questions — kids will process it in their own way and time
❤️ Acknowledge feelings — sadness, confusion, even anger are all valid
📖 Share memories and stories — celebrate the life, not just the loss
🫂 Reassure them — help them feel safe and supported through it
⏳ Let them grieve at their own pace — there’s no “right” way or timeline
It’s not an easy conversation to have, but it’s an important one — and one we hope might help other parents feel a little more prepared.
⚠️ Trigger warning: this episode discusses death and loss.
If you choose to listen, we hope you can take something meaningful away from it.
Social Media:
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Email:
Website:
www.dadcrossing.com
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By dadcrossingThis week’s Dad Life episode is a heavy but important one.
Off the back of some difficult news about Nick’s beloved cat, we sit down to talk about one of the hardest parts of parenting — helping our kids understand that life, unfortunately, does come to an end.
Whether it’s pets, loved ones, or anything they feel deeply attached to, loss is never easy. We share our own experiences and how we’ve tried to handle these conversations with our kids in a way that’s honest, gentle, and supportive.
We talk through a few ways to approach it:
🧠 Be honest but age-appropriate — avoid confusing language, keep it clear and kind
💬 Create space for questions — kids will process it in their own way and time
❤️ Acknowledge feelings — sadness, confusion, even anger are all valid
📖 Share memories and stories — celebrate the life, not just the loss
🫂 Reassure them — help them feel safe and supported through it
⏳ Let them grieve at their own pace — there’s no “right” way or timeline
It’s not an easy conversation to have, but it’s an important one — and one we hope might help other parents feel a little more prepared.
⚠️ Trigger warning: this episode discusses death and loss.
If you choose to listen, we hope you can take something meaningful away from it.
Social Media:
Facebook - https://bit.ly/DadCrossing
X - https://bit.ly/Dadcrossing
TikTok - https://bit.ly/DaDcrossing
Discord - https://bit.ly/Dadcrossing-Discord
Email:
Website:
www.dadcrossing.com