In this powerful and practical episode, Michelle Bader Ebersole sits down with Dr. Danny Huerta to talk about one of the most tender and challenging parts of loss—helping children and teens navigate grief. Whether you are walking through grief yourself or trying to support a child you love, this conversation offers compassionate guidance, real-life insight, and faith-rooted encouragement. Together, they unpack how grief looks different at every age and stage, and how parents and caregivers can show up with confidence, understanding, and care. You’ll walk away with practical tools to help children process loss in healthy ways, while also feeling more equipped to navigate your own grief alongside them. Key Topics Covered: • Why normalizing conversations about loss helps children feel safe to process their grief• How grief shows up differently based on age, personality, and temperament (talkers, thinkers, leaders, peacemakers)• Age-appropriate ways to explain difficult topics like death and cremation• Simple, meaningful ways to help children remember and honor their loved one (photos, journals, rituals)• The importance of one-on-one conversations and adapting your parenting approach to each child• How grief differs for adult children and how to support them well• Why modeling healthy grief and self-care is one of the most powerful things you can do as a parent• Helpful resources for ongoing support, including books, counseling, and community This episode is a reminder that while grief may look different for every child, no one has to navigate it alone—and with the right tools, healing and hope are possible. Links Daniel mentioned- Parenting assessment - www.focusonthefamily.com/7traitsassessment Age and stage resources - www.mykidsage.com Parenting website for articles - www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting Parenting Podcast - Counseling help - www.focusonthefamily.com/counselinghelp also 1-800AFAMILY or 1-800-232-6459 Focus on the Family e-store - Focus on the Family magazines - Click Here to Register for the Widow Goals Fall Retreat Click HERE to learn about the Widow Goals Support Program Click HERE to order Michelle’s book Widow Goals: Steps to Finding Peace When You Lose Your Spouse Click HERE to order the Widow Goals Workbook Click HERE to order the Widow Goals Workbook Leader Guide Click HERE to apply to be a Widow Goals Group Leader Follow Hayley's Parent Loss Goals Ministry Here on IG Here on FB Click here to be sent an email on the anniversary of your spouse's passing, wedding anniversary, and more Click HERE to review Widow Goals on Amazon Book Michelle as a speaker Go here to see a list of all the areas we have Widow Goals Groups To join our podcast listener community, send me a message here. Thank you! Click Here to apply to be a guest on Widowed 2 Soon Follow Michelle on TikTok Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/ https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals See my videos on Youtube Subscribe to our YouTube ChannelEmail me michelle@widowgoals.org
