123. BTS: How can I tell my toddler that I had a miscarriage?

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about...

3:15 - The perceptiveness of toddlers and why kids often know more than we realize.

5:26 - How to explain to a toddler in a simple, honest, and developmentally appropriate way that there is no longer a baby in Mommy’s belly.

7:48 - The specific words and language that is best to use with toddlers (and what we want to try to avoid) when telling them about the loss of a baby.

13:06 - How to help ease a child's anxiety after a conversation about loss or death.

16:33 - Understanding behavioral changes that may occur when a child is processing grief and how these themes can emerge in their play.

20:02 - Recognizing why certain behavioral shifts may be happening and the benefit of acknowledging them directly with your child.

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