About this episode

Sissy and David discuss the importance of community in helping kids navigate grief with guest Toni Collier.

Sissy and David are joined by author and speaker Toni Collier for an honest and hope-filled conversation about the power of community in helping kids and families navigate grief and hardship. Drawing from her family’s experience with divorce, Toni shares how accepting support from safe people strengthened both her and her children. Together, they discuss why resilience is built over time, how to help kids recognize safe relationships, and the importance of balancing bravery with rest. Toni also offers practical ideas for building meaningful community, inviting children to contribute through service, and stepping into kids’ worlds so they feel seen, connected, and capable. Resources mentioned: Don’t Try This Alone by Toni Collier Brave Enough to Be Broken by Toni Collier Broken Crayons Still Color by Toni Collier Still Coloring with Toni Collier . . . . . .  Sign up to receive the⁠ bi-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠monthly newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Order our new book, Capable, here!! See our speaking dates, purchase books and check out our courses here…

People in this episode

Hosts: Sissy, David

Guest: Toni Collier

Topics covered

• grief
• community
• resilience
• parenting
• support
• service

Keywords

• grief
• community
• parenting
• resilience
• support
• children

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Don’t Try This Alone, Brave Enough to Be Broken, Broken Crayons Still Color, Still Coloring with Toni Collier

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