About this episode
How do you talk to your child about loss, grief, or a parent’s illness? It’s a question no parent wants to face—but it’s one of the most important conversations we can have with our kids.Our guest today is Kim O’Leary—a child life specialist, a mom, and a cancer survivor. Kim is currently the BandAids & Butterflies Child Life Specialist and Grief Educator, as well as the Founder of the nonprofit Bridges to Healing Project, which supports families through illness, grief, and difficult conversations.In this conversation, Kim shares how children understand loss at different ages, how parents can guide them through big emotions, and why honesty and presence matter more than perfect words. She also gives practical ways to start these tough talks and explains how parents can recognize when their child might need extra support.If you’ve ever wondered how to prepare your kids for life’s hardest moments, this episode will give you both wisdom and hope.
