8 Tips to Help a Grieving Child

By Becky | September 1, 2022
A young child with a grieving, solemn expression peers through a wooden fence. The text above reads, "8 Tips to Help a Grieving Child." At the bottom are two website URLs: FaithFirstParent.com and FaithfulGrandparenting.com.

The death of a loved one is difficult. We’re grieving and so are our children. Often the loss of a grandparent, great aunt/uncle or other elderly family member or a pet is the first experience children have with death. We cannot protect our children from the pain of grief and loss. However, we can help…

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A Mountaintop Moment

By Becky | February 4, 2012
A scenic view of a snowy mountaintop with a ski lift in operation. Skiers and snowboarders are visible on the slopes under a clear blue sky. The sun shines brightly, creating lens flare effects, while pine trees are scattered in the foreground.

Downhill skiing is one of my family’s favorite sports. Minnesota skiing is fun but mountain skiing is exhilarating. There’s something about the anticipation of a long run down the slope that gets the adrenaline pumping. Smelling the pines, hearing the swoosh of snow on each turn, and seeing the delighted smiles on the kids’ faces…

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