Death and Talking toToddlers

Death is a part of life, and unfortunately, every person will be affected by it at some point in their life. When death strikes close to home, and there are children involved, helping them process it all can be a tricky road to navigate. 

Remi just lost her uncle Johnny to a nine-year battle with brain cancer, and Trisha did a lot of research and got creative on ways to discuss it with Remi and her niece and nephews (Johnny's children). 

Books are a great way to introduce and explain death to children, while guided journals can be a way to create memory boxes. Getting paper lanterns that the kids can draw on and sending messages to their loved ones is an excellent way to feel connected with someone who is physically not there anymore.

Death is a sensitive time for everyone involved, and although children are very resilient, they are still trying to process feelings and emotions much bigger than they are. Be patient, be kind, and understanding, and if you are simply there, you're already one step ahead.

Now on a separate note, if potty training is a part of your world right now, you'll want to hear Morgen and Trisha's momfessions this week, plus you'll get to learn what a "BM" is if you don't already know. 

If this week's heavy episode is something you have dealt with and you've got advice or even any questions, please email us at momjeansandminivans@yahoo.com we'd love to hear!

 

Links:

 

Ida, Always 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1481426400/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_3BWSRFQBR2SXRREQKB20?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

The Memory Book: A Grief Journal for Children and Families (Memory Box) 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1506457819/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_4HYRRY3N1NJ7FBG2FFTA?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

The Memory Box: A Book About Grief 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1506426727/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_ED8ZF9XWBNEBGY5RJ1AP?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

The Invisible String 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/031648623X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_CT4ZEW37Z2EDQEWD7EAM?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

I Miss You: A First Look at Death 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0764117645/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_J5Z4EG1Q0BM54JMPMKSZ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

Chinese Wishing Lanterns 100% ECO Friendly Biodegradable Paper Sky Lanterns with Fire Resistant Paper for Weddings Birthdays Memorials and Celebration Events (10 Pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LNNW832/ref=cm_sw_r_em_api_glt_fabc_F4TA4JM1KPNTMPTRKJ3K?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1