Navigating Grief: Supporting Kids Through Dark Times

In this episode of the Celebrate Kids podcast, Dr. Kathy explores the topic of grief and loss in children. She discusses the challenges that kids face in a world where tragic events like shootings occur, and the impact it has on their mental health. The episode also highlights a new law in New Jersey that requires public schools to incorporate instruction on grief into health and physical education classes for students in grades 8 to 12. It is emphasized to address grief properly and provide students with the tools and resources they need to cope with life's challenges. The episode concludes with a discussion on the increasing prevalence of death among teenagers, mainly due to suicide and drug overdoses.