I am devastated. My dad has just been diagnosed with a serious case of prostate cancer. He is 70, but has always had excellent health and the vibrancy of a much younger man. I am a single mom with two children. My elder child, almost 18, is in his last year of high school and […]
Tag: Death
This Is How to Approach Talking with Your Kids about Death
There is no pain like that of losing a loved one, especially at a young age. After such a tragic loss, small children often experience a whirlwind of emotions for quite some time. They’re tremendously saddened, distraught, angry, and can have a lot of unanswered questions. As parents, what do we need to tell them about death and how should we approach the conversation?
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Helping Our Daughter Cope with Grandmother’s Impending Death
Losing a grandparent is extremely tough for kids. Learn how to help your loved ones transition and accept this terrible situation.
How to Tell my Children Their Grandmother has Cancer
My mother-in-law, with whom my seven-year-old daughter and eight-year-old son are close, has just been diagnosed with lymphoma cancer. What advice do you have for what we tell them about their grandmother’s health situation? I want you to know how very sorry I am about your mother-in-law’s diagnosis. As a young parent, statistics indicate that […]
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Young Daughter Struggles With Death of Grandmother
My wife and I would like your help regarding Katy, our seven-and-a half-year-old daughter, who is very intelligent, extremely sensitive, and takes everything to heart.