BONUS: When Kids Ask About Death

BONUS: When Kids Ask About Death

From Echoes Of Her by Adell Coleman

April 22, 2026 · 10 min · Season 1

About this episode

Adell Coleman discusses how to explain death to children in a compassionate way during a conversation with Jana DeCristofaro.

In this bonus clip Adell Coleman shares a moment from her conversation with Jana DeCristofaro about one of the hardest parts of grief how to explain death to children. From navigating tough questions to balancing honesty with protection, this moment explores what kids really need when they’re trying to understand loss. If you’ve ever struggled with what to say, when to say it, or how much is too much, this clip offers a compassionate approach rooted in truth, safety, and trust. Because even in grief, our children deserve clarity, care, and space to ask questions Check out the full episode Simple Talks...Big Impact Navigating Grief and Kids Echoes of Her is a space for the full truth, where love and pain can exist together, and where stories help us feel less alone. Host: Adell Coleman Producer: Lairen Knott Editor: Krystal Hill Video Editor: Mike D. DuBose Links referenced in this episode: Guest Jana DeCristofaro Visit The Dougy Center website dougy.org Dougy Center Social: thedougycenter Adell's info Social media : IG iamadellcoleman Join the Collective Echoes Of Her Collective Website echoesofherpodcast.com Read the Blog: On My Momma Distribution: TCF Global

People in this episode

Hosts: Adell Coleman, Adell

Guest: Jana DeCristofaro

Topics covered

  • grief
  • death
  • children
  • loss
  • honesty
  • protection

Keywords

  • grief
  • children
  • understanding loss
  • navigating tough questions

Mentioned in this episode

Products: The Dougy Center

Books & works: Simple Talks, Big Impact Navigating Grief and Kids Echoes of Her

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