When a loved one or pet dies, it can be a difficult and overwhelming time for young children and their families. What Momma Says About Grief is a heartwarming book designed to encourage and deepen the adult-child relationship by introducing a conversation-based and collaborative approach to processing the heaviness of grief.
This book supports families and care providers of young children in safely and gently navigating sadness and often confusing emotions that come with the death of someone they love. With helpful prompts, activity suggestions, and guidance, What Momma Says About Grief is a valuable resource for anyone looking to partner with children through the journey of grief in a healthy way.Learning Outcomes:
- Learn tangible strategies to help children shift heavy emotions through activity
- Discover ways to help children feel more peaceful & cope with the loss of a loved one or pet
- Create a safe and supportive environment for children during the grieving process
- Encourage open communication and provide emotional support through dialogue
- Develop deeper connections through collaborative approaches to finding relief and joy
What Momma Says About Grief is a compassionate and informative book that offers a helping hand to families and care providers as they support young children through one of life's most difficult challenges.I so enjoy reading this little book and can just imagine using it in an elementary classroom setting, Children's Library story time or a Funeral Home. This book gives the adult sitting with the child tools to encourage them to talk about their feelings when something like a death of a loved one lays heavy on their hearts. Charlene has captured every essence of grief and steps to heal that sadness.
Marlyn Ferguson, Arborcare Coordinator, Valley View Funeral Home, Surrey BC
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Parenting & Relationships