Lucy C.

Comfort, Clarity, and Conversations about Grief

Revisado: 01-09-25

Death is a concept that is frightening and difficult to grasp for all adults, let alone children who are barely beginning to understand how the world works. In How to Talk to Your Kids about Death, Dr. Borelli breaks down the tools and steps needed to mentally prepare parents to help their children process and heal from grief, extending empathy and compassion not only to the kids but also to themselves. By guiding readers through a series of practical do’s and don’ts, Dr. Borelli uses a combination of evidence-based theories, conventional wisdom, and example scenarios to make sense of how to approach specific conversations that might otherwise seem impossible.

When I first started the book, I felt distant from the topic, as discussing death with a child seemed like an unusual and unlikely situation in our everyday lives. However, the lectures persuasively highlight that loss and grief are inevitable parts of life, making it important to understand and process these experiences- even for young children. Dr. Borelli provides detailed and practical advice on when, where, and how to approach the subject, offering strategies to prepare children for these conversations, initiate them thoughtfully, and support each child’s unique grieving process. By addressing cultural factors, individual parenting styles, and children’s personalities, she curates a thoughtful guide that makes this daunting task feel approachable. Beyond its guidance for navigating discussions about death, the book also helps readers find comfort and resolve in their own feelings about grief, while preparing them to approach any difficult conversations with children with empathy and confidence. I would highly recommend this book to parents, educators, and anyone with an interest in psychology or child development.

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