From Loss to Healing: Helping Children Navigate Grief with Kellie Kaminskas - Episode 46

Parenting is Easy Podcast

Hello everyone and welcome back to another episode of "Parenting is Easy Said No One Ever." I'm your host, Chananya Abraham. Today, we have an amazing conversation with Kellie Kaminskas, a mother who has faced tremendous loss. We're thrilled to have her with us to discuss vital aspects of navigating grief and parenting.

Navigating Grief and Parenting with Strength and Love

Dealing with the loss of a loved one is incredibly challenging, and even more so when you're also raising a child. In this episode, Kellie Kaminskas shares her heartfelt journey of coping with the deaths of her husband and mother while raising her son. She offers valuable insights into balancing personal grief with the responsibilities of parenting, the importance of seeking therapy, and maintaining open emotional communication with children.

Key Areas Parents Need to Know

Kellie emphasizes the necessity of self-care for parents and the significant role community and spirituality can play in the healing process. She also talks about her experience writing a children's book on grief, which serves as a resource for other parents and children facing similar challenges.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Coping with grief
• The role of therapy in healing
• Emotional communication with children
• Challenges of being a solo parent
• Balancing personal grief and supporting a child emotionally
• Importance of self-care
• Writing a children's book on grief
• Value of community support
• Role of spirituality in coping
• Encouraging open emotional communication with children

Parents as Pillars of Support

As parents, we play a crucial role in our children's emotional well-being. Kellie reminds us that our actions and attitudes towards grief and loss significantly impact our children's ability to cope. Leading by example, embracing open communication, and fostering a supportive environment can make a world of difference.
WHERE TO FIND Kellie Kaminskas:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellie.kaminskas/
Website: https://www.kelliekaminskas.com/
"Here With You" BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D87RLNHK

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