Vicki Jay From the National Alliance for Children's Grief

We’re back this week with a brand new show, and today I’m thrilled to welcome Vicki Jay as my guest. Vicki is the CEO of the National Alliance for Grieving Children. Some topics Vicki and I talked about include: Why it’s easier to address childhood grief early in a child’s life than it is to deal with the potential effects of unresolved grief when they become adults; The fact that 1 in 14 kids will lose a parent or sibling by the age of 18; Children’s Grief Awareness Month coming up in November, and some ways widowed parents can help raise awareness during this time; How to submit a story of “Everyday Heroes” who support the grieving children in your life; Why we should all wear blue on November 21 (and post pics on social media!); The NAGC’s activity book for elementary age kids and their caregivers; “Dear Me” letters from adults who lost a parent to their younger selves; and Resources available on the NAGC web site, including a state-by-state listing of children’s grief programs. I hope you enjoy my discussion with Vicki Jay.