The Impact of Loss: Helping Children Heal
Parenting Today's Teens
10/23/24
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In this episode, Mark Gregston explores how loss affects children, asking the key question: "When does loss truly hit?" He explains that it happens when a child fully understands their loss. Drawing from Ephesians 2:10, Mark shares the story of Brendan, a boy who lost his father on 9/11, but only felt the full weight of that loss years later. Mark emphasizes that while loss is unavoidable, parents play a vital role in helping children process grief. By encouraging open conversations and building strong connections, parents can guide their children toward healing.
For more, read "Practical Ways to Help a Teen Through Loss and Loneliness" at bit.ly/loss-and-loneliness.
Parenting Today's Teens is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be, visit parentingtodayteens.org.
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Parenting Today's Teens is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be, visit parentingtodayteens.org.
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Parenting Today's Teens is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be, visit parentingtodayteens.org.
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