Losing a parent changes a child’s life in unfathomable ways. Unfortunately, it usually happens more than people realize. It is estimated that about 1 in 11 children will lose a parent or sibling before their 18th birthday in the US. There is no perfect book or program that adults can use to help kids process …
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How to Approach Your Child’s Grief While You Are Grieving Yourself
Grief is heavy. It is even heavier if both you and your child are grieving. It is estimated that at least 6 million children in the United States experience the death of a parent before their 18th birthday. This means you may find yourself trying to anchor a child’s life when your own ship is …
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Grieving Moving From Middle to High School
Joining high school often ushers in more independence, maturity, and exciting new opportunities. However, not every teenager usually feels that way. Coming to terms with the transition can easily trigger grief. Most teens mourn their middle school friends and experiences. Others grieve the expected disruption of their sense of identity. As you prepare your teenager …
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Grieving Teenage Relationships
For teens, falling out of relationships may feel like the end of the world and can cause their daily life to take a turn. You should not dismiss or minimize your teenager’s pain or experience. It may seem like a simple high school crush, but their developing brains still need to come to terms with …
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After a Breakup: Grief and Rage in Teen Boys
Breakups in teen boys don’t always look like you’d expect. While girls might cry and talk it through with friends, boys may become angry or apathetic. They may punch walls, skip school, or pick fights. In this article, Nexus Teen Academy is going to talk about why teenage breakups hit so hard, what grief actually looks like …
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