Talking to our Children about Tragedy with Erin Spahr

Trigger Warning: Gun Violence, Pregnancy Loss  In our current reality, gun violence, social injustice and tragedy are occurring at an alarming frequency. As parents, we’re faced with both navigating our own emotions and supporting our children through these difficult times. Amanda and Adriana sit down with Erin Spahr, therapist and mother of two, to learn about ways to create a safe space for our children to process or grieve. She discusses age appropriate communication concerning death and loss, how we can model healthy emotional responses, and ways this generation of parents is breaking the mold. Amanda also opens up about recently handling a painful loss within her own family, and how she’s creating space for her daughter to process it. Tune in for a cathartic and helpful episode, that’ll leave you feeling less overwhelmed when broaching these conversations with your children. . Links mentioned in today's episode: https://www.instagram.com/feminist.mom.therapist/ https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/donate-to-texas-elementary-school-shooting-relief . Today's episode is sponsored by: OhHeyMama Hair https://ohheymamahair.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coffeeandcosleeping0/support