Care and Feeding | Slate's parenting show My Co-Parent Is Dying. What Now?
Apr 10, 2025
Allison Price, a Slate Care and Feeding columnist, joins the conversation to discuss the poignant topic of parenting while grieving a terminally ill partner. She shares insights on how to talk to children about death, emphasizing the importance of open communication. The discussion highlights the emotional challenges families face in these situations and the necessity of community support. They also explore compassion in grief, offering practical ways for friends to help those experiencing loss, all while focusing on maintaining stability for children.
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Allison's Inspiration
- Allison Price joined Care and Feeding due to her personal experience with her husband's brain tumor diagnosis.
- This inspired her to offer support and reflect on similar experiences with others.
Starting Conversations with Kids
- Start conversations about serious illnesses like cancer with children by focusing on factual explanations.
- Adjust your approach based on each child's personality and emotional needs.
Making Space for Grief
- Make space for personal grief while caring for children by allowing others to help.
- Accept offers of support from your community; they genuinely want to assist.