How to Talk About Death With Your Kids

ℹ️ EPISODE INFO

Released

May 6, 2022

Duration

30m

Channel

Good Inside with Dr. Becky

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📝 EPISODE DESCRIPTION

When our children ask us difficult questions like "What happens when you die?" or "Am I going to die?", we often get stuck about what to do next. Should we talk about it? Should we avoid it? Should we offer a euphemism? We often assume kids are too young to talk about death, but here's something to consider: It's *never* too early to talk about things that are already on your child's mind. In this episode, Dr. Becky explains why we need to be honest with our kids about death, so they feel safe coming to us with all kinds of tricky questions throughout their lives. She shares practical scripts and strategies to guide you through difficult, but direct, conversations on death, dying, and grief. Remember: This is an emotional topic for us adults too, so before pressing play today, take a deep breath. Honor the feelings and sensations that come up for you as you listen to this episode. Join Good Inside Membership: http://www.goodinside.com Follow Dr. Becky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinside Sign up for our weekly email, Good Insider: https://www.goodinside.com/newsletter Want More? Check these out: Talking With Your Kids About Private Parts, How Babies Are Made, and More... - https://youtu.be/mLoJ0gACu5w Body Confidence Isn’t About Appearance - https://youtu.be/VZn3bc2BjJs Why Won't My Kids Listen To Anything I Say? - https://youtu.be/Rb7FSL1y3Oo Deeply Feeling Kids Need a Different Approach - https://youtu.be/WQNM5EyDtKE Motherhood Doesn’t Have to Be Martyrdom - https://youtu.be/ywJMtRHzqFY

🎤 SPEAKERS

• Dr. Becky

  host

  Clinical psychologist and parenting expert; host of the Good Inside podcast.

🧾 EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Good Inside with Dr. Becky, featuring Dr. Becky, How to Talk About Death With Your Kids explores Practical scripts for discussing death honestly, calmly, and safely together Reassurance often backfires because it tries to talk children out of real fears instead of helping them tolerate and process them.

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