About this episode

The episode discusses how to support children through loss, featuring a family update and insights on grief.

WAIT. NOW TOM'S GONE?! Lydia sneaks on the show as Thomas shares an important Smith Family update (IT'S NOT A FOURTH KID). Eli, Thomas, and Lydia discuss how to support kids through loss, especially when grief (or not grief?) may look different for each of your children. Join the Facebook Group! facebook.com/groups/dearolddads For comments, email thedads@dearolddads.com For extended episodes, bonus content, and most importantly, for an AD FREE SHOW, make sure to pledge on Patreon !

People in this episode

Hosts: Eli Bosnick, Thomas Smith, Tom Curry

Guest: Lydia

Topics covered

• grief
• loss
• family support
• children
• parenting

Keywords

• grief
• loss
• children
• family
• support
• parenting
• Mr. Kitty

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