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Oct 2, 2020
6 min

Seven Important Lessons I Learned from Bereaved Parents

I still remember Yola’s words, “Dr. Bob, you had no idea what you were getting into.” She was right, of course. How could any non-bereaved p

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Oct 1, 2020
5 min

Using the 2020 Corona Virus as a Teachable Moment for Children*

Take the first step in giving a gift that can last a lifetime—the gift of knowledge—however painful that knowledge may be.

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Jul 21, 2020
2 min

We Watch

We watch from above As they all arrive at the hotel Some have flown Others have driven

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Jul 14, 2020
4 min

Should I Keep My Changing Grief a Secret?(An article for long-term bereaved parents)

Try not to be so hard on yourself and decide whether or not you wish to share with others where you are in your grief.

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Jul 7, 2020
7 min

Something’s Wrong with My Surviving Adult Child…He (or She) is Not Grieving Right

Of course you worry—you’re the parent. That’s your job. . . your child is moving on with life in the best way he or she can.

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Jul 7, 2020
5 min

I Don’t Care How Long It’s Been—Can We Talk About My Child?

Your loved one’s life, no matter how long or how short, touched many people.

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Jul 7, 2020
4 min

Do Parents Actually Have Higher Death Rates during the Years Following the Death of Their Child? Yes

We are aware that sometimes you may feel that you can’t or don’t wish to go on. However, there are still people in your life who need you.

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Seven Important Lessons I Learned from Bereaved Parents

Using the 2020 Corona Virus as a Teachable Moment for Children*

We Watch

Should I Keep My Changing Grief a Secret?(An article for long-term bereaved parents)

Something’s Wrong with My Surviving Adult Child…He (or She) is Not Grieving Right

I Don’t Care How Long It’s Been—Can We Talk About My Child?

Do Parents Actually Have Higher Death Rates during the Years Following the Death of Their Child? Yes