Tag Archive: Talking to Your Child
How to Talk to Your Child About Coronavirus (COVID-19)
By Tracy Hart, LCMHC The spread of coronavirus (also called COVID-19) has caused disruptions in the daily routine of many... Read More
How to Talk to Children about Pet Loss
By Tracy Hart, LCMHC For many children, their first experience with mortality is the death of a pet. Families are... Read More
How to Talk to Children and Teens about Suicide Loss
It can feel daunting to explain suicide to a child, particularly if you are already coping with confusion and shock.... Read More
Social Media and Grieving Teens
Kids Path counselors often get questions from the caregivers of teenagers about whether social media apps like Snapchat and Instagram... Read More
When a Death Changes Everything: Supporting Children Through “Secondary Loss”
For kids and teens, grieving the loss of a loved one can sometimes be further complicated by related changes. The... Read More
My Child Hasn’t Cried — Are They Grieving?
Kids Path counselors often hear from parents or caregivers that their child has not cried after a significant loss. Some... Read More
Do Very Young Children Feel Grief?
There is a commonly held belief that young children are “too young to grieve” when a loved one dies. However,... Read More
How to Talk to Children about Serious Illness
When a family member or loved one is seriously ill, the thought of explaining the illness to your child may... Read More
Preventing Teen Suicide: Common Questions About How to Keep Teens Safe
It’s a difficult topic to think about—no one wants to believe that their child would consider suicide. Teens who have... Read More