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How to talk to kids about death (all ages) w/Sidu Arroyo-Boulter


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You have just experienced a loss of a loved on or a family pet. How do you tell your kids about it? What do you tell your kids? Navigating these conversations is difficult, especially when you, yourself, are grieving too. Here from an expert in the area so you feel prepared when you need to have these conversations.

What we cover in this episode:
1. Talking about death is a difficult and hard subject especially with kids. What approach should we take when we talk to our kids about death? 

2. Developmentally, when do children understand the concept of death? How does this affect how I talk to them about death and grief?

3. A loved one or pet just died. Talk me through how you would tell your child and what you avoid in the conversation?

4. How often should I check in with my child about the loss? Do I bring it up or do I let them bring it up?

5. I am mourning the loss of our loved one to

About Sidu:
Sidu Arroyo-Boulter is a family psychotherapist in Texas, specializing in difficult family dynamics and parenting. Sidu is passionate about helping parents deepen their emotional understanding of themselves so that they can welcome their child into rest, acceptance, and belonging.

Find Sidu on Instragram
https://www.instagram.com/conscious.parents/?hl=en

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