for the kiddos
Children are born with an innate sense of who they are!
As they grow, life experiences influence and often challenge
their sense of belonging in and of the World.
"For the kiddos," is a sacred space to help guide children and their caregivers toward a way of life that normalizes loss and death. Creative, open-ended, conversation based resources are designed to encourage confidence in personal legacy as a strategy toward resilience when loss and death are experienced. As resilience develops, the awareness of their unique contribution to the World, grows too. Recognition of personal value offers opportunities to see value in others, leading toward an increased sense of belonging. All of which, deepens connections and strengthens relationships.
Children who believe in themselves and have a profound sense of belonging learn to embrace death and loss as a natural part of life to be expected and explored confidently.
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Relational Legacy Guide
(Youth)
Step-by-step guide for exploring legacy work with children. What is legacy? Why is it important? How can legacy work help children love who they are now, and become self-loving adults. The "Relational Legacy Guide" is a resource for children of all ages. Kiddos will have fun exploring what makes them a unique person. Conversations surrounding what is important to them and how they want to be remembered, "when they leave the room" is a way to teach the importance of "being" who you are and loving your special contribution to the world.
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Building Belonging & Connection (Youth)
Children who have a deep sense of belonging to themselves and others can explore and embrace a transformed way of life more confidently when loss and death occur... Grief is common and expected when connections are lost. Death, divorce, estrangement, relocation, and other experiences of separation often trigger intense feelings and insecurities. Intentionally normalizing these feelings - especially the challenging ones from birth, helps to grow resilient children that develop into resilient adults. The “Belonging & Connection” guide offers everyone who supports children, thoughtful ways to honor and maintain healthy attachments throughout experiences of separation to reduce suffering and isolation. Through compassionate exploration - kiddos become lifelong learners who have an increased ability to courageously lean into change.
Dying | Death | Grief
Guide (Youth)
Children are more aware of loss and death than they are given credit for. Hiding loss and death does not protect them - it only increases fears. The “Dying | Death | Grief” guide offers insight into experiences of loss at different ages and supportive responses to help reduce suffering throughout the grieving process. Children look to their caregivers and peers for support when fear and insecurities creep in and they are hyper aware when their "people" are suffering. Encouraging them to participate in these conversations, as they are able - builds confidence in themselves and others abilities to move through these times.