Death is an inevitable part of life, so how do we explain it when a loved one or a pet passes away?

Panic and create a distraction? Get existential about the meaning of life? 

Gen Muir from Connected Parenting joined Tegan and Leigh to give some helpful tips. She discusses signs that your child might be grieving and how to gently handle the tricky conversation to make sure they get the information they need and you don't have to make it up on the spot. 

This week in nails and fails - Bath-bombs and Bindis, Fashion fails and words of affirmation 

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