21 min

97 Grief Journaling for Children: Dear God, Dear Daddy Letters Help! I'm Raising Fatherless Kids

    • Parenting

Writing a letter is a simple and effective way to help children with their grief. Journaling can feel laborious for both adults and kids, but writing a letter often doesn’t feel like work. And it’s a great way to connect and share our feelings with those we love. When these letters are stored in a journal or notebook, they offer a safe place to share pain. 

In this episode, Lori talks about


The benefits of letter writing as a form of journaling for kids


Ideas of what to include in a “Dear God, Dear Daddy” journal


Sample letters from her children’s journals



Widow Care Support to receive seasonal cards and boxes of Comfort and Care

Mom, you are not alone! 

Join our private Facebook group for more encouragement and community: https://bit.ly/widowmom 

For more information and helpful resources, check our website: PerspectiveMinistries.org & follow us on Instagram @PerspectiveMinistries.

Writing a letter is a simple and effective way to help children with their grief. Journaling can feel laborious for both adults and kids, but writing a letter often doesn’t feel like work. And it’s a great way to connect and share our feelings with those we love. When these letters are stored in a journal or notebook, they offer a safe place to share pain. 

In this episode, Lori talks about


The benefits of letter writing as a form of journaling for kids


Ideas of what to include in a “Dear God, Dear Daddy” journal


Sample letters from her children’s journals



Widow Care Support to receive seasonal cards and boxes of Comfort and Care

Mom, you are not alone! 

Join our private Facebook group for more encouragement and community: https://bit.ly/widowmom 

For more information and helpful resources, check our website: PerspectiveMinistries.org & follow us on Instagram @PerspectiveMinistries.

21 min