A Little Grieving

A Little Grieving: A Practical Guide to Helping Children Navigate Loss

How do you talk to a young child about something as profound as death? When a loved one passes away, children often struggle to grasp what it truly means. In A Little Grieving, former pastor and police officer R. Justin Freeman joins forces with pediatric crisis counselor Samantha Renner to provide a compassionate and practical guide for parents, caregivers, and educators. This book offers clear, actionable strategies to help preschool and early school-age children navigate grief and loss.

Blending the authors' professional expertise with heartfelt personal stories, A Little Grieving equips adults with the tools they need to support children through one of life's most challenging seasons. Rejecting the idea that children should be shielded from the reality of death, this book encourages age-appropriate, honest conversations that build emotional resilience, foster understanding, and strengthen your child's sense of security and belonging within the family.

What you'll find inside:

• Practical strategies for discussing death in everyday life and during times of loss, including conversation starters and helpful phrasing to use with young children.
• Real-life examples that show how children process grief and how caregivers can respond compassionately.
• Expert advice from Samantha Renner, a licensed, board-certified counselor specializing in childhood trauma and bereavement.
• Step-by-step guidance for handling sensitive moments, from answering difficult questions to preparing children for funerals and memorials.

Whether you're facing the recent loss of a loved one or preparing for inevitable questions about life and death, A Little Grieving is an essential resource. Written with compassion and expertise, this book empowers caregivers to navigate these tough conversations with confidence and care. Perfect for anyone with a young child looking up to them, A Little Grieving is a guide to building meaningful connections during times of loss while helping children develop emotional intelligence and coping skills that will serve them for a lifetime.

Start the conversation today, and give the children in your life the tools they need to grieve, heal, and grow.