How to Talk to Kids About Death & Grief (Without Making It Scarier)

Talking to kids about death and grief can feel overwhelming — many parents worry they’ll say the wrong thing, make it scarier, or open a door they don’t know how to close.In this episode, Katie and Meagan walk parents through how to talk about death and grief in developmentally appropriate, honest, and emotionally supportive ways, without over-explaining or avoiding the conversation altogether.They normalize why kids (especially ages 6–8) suddenly ask a lot of questions about death, explain what kids actually need from us in these moments, and offer practical language you can use when emotions run high — for both your kids and yourself.This is a grounding, reassuring conversation for any parent navigating loss, big changes, or big feelings.