In today’s episode, I invite you into a personal journey as I navigate the grief of losing my soul-dog, Cooper. This episode is both a tribute to him and a raw, heartfelt look at how I’m supporting myself and my young son through this painful experience.

The first half of the episode is a snapshot of our story. In the second half, I discuss how I'm helping my 4-year-old son process his first significant loss. I dive into the importance of role-modeling grief for children and offer some tips on how to do so in a way that helps them build resilience in the face of loss.

Trigger Warning: This episode includes emotional content around loss and grief. Please feel free to skip or pause if needed.

Key Takeaways:

1. Kids process grief through play - support their journey by providing creative outlets and simple, honest explanations.
2. You can't regulate your child's emotions if you can't regulate your own - build your support system first.
3. Don't shield kids from grief - teach them how to move through it.

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