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Pet Loss: How Parents, Children Can Best Handle It

October 24, 2022 by Kevin McKeever

What’s the best way to deal with the death of a pet, be it furry, feathered, finned or what have you? Tips on dealing with pet loss.

Filed Under: National, relationships Tagged With: coping, death, emotions, grief, loss, pets, tips

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Pet’s Death Teaches Family How to Express Grief, Mourn

October 19, 2022 by Christian Lemon

When you bear witness to a pet’s death, you grieve alone but mourn together. But what if your kids aren’t on board with the plan?

Filed Under: National, relationships Tagged With: cats, death, emotions, grief, life lessons, loss, pets

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Death of Father Makes Son Learn to Parent Through Grief

December 6, 2021 by Brandon Billinger

Parenting through the death of his father makes one dad realize his kids need to see grief and how to battle through.

Filed Under: National, relationships Tagged With: anger, coping, COVID19, death, emotions, fathers, grief, loss, mental health

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Cat-Shaped Hole Grows in One Family’s Hearts

July 19, 2021 by Jason Greene

Our family cat had an important job that I didn’t realize. But it’s a role she and her furry companions have known all along.

Filed Under: National, relationships Tagged With: cats, coping, death, grief, growing up, loss, pets

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Christmas Present and the Best Gift Of Hope Beyond Holidays

December 6, 2017 by Whit Honea

This year the holidays may be difficult. Christmas Present will be a struggle but some holiday gifts are easier than others.

Filed Under: holidays Tagged With: Christmas, gifts, grief, loss, politics

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Life Lessons for When a Family Pet Dies Young

December 21, 2016 by Vincent O'Keefe

When a family pet dies young, it feels unjust. But pets teach parents and children how to enjoy life and appreciate the present.

Filed Under: National, relationships Tagged With: coping, death, dogs, grief, life lessons, loss, pets

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