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Helping Children Walk Through Grief with Author Donna Arthur Downs
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How do you explain loss to a child when you’re struggling to make sense of it yourself?
In this vulnerable and hope-filled episode of At This Table, Shelly sits down with children’s author Donna Arthur Downs to discuss her beautifully written picture book Always and Forever, created to help children gently process grief while holding on to treasured memories.
Donna shares the personal inspiration behind her book, the profound question at the heart of the story—"Does forever stop?"—and how families can walk through loss together with honesty, love, and faith. This conversation offers both comfort and practical tools for parents, grandparents, and anyone caring for children in the middle of grief.
- The tender question at the center of grief: “Does forever stop?”
- Why creating simple, meaningful memories matters so deeply to children.
- Practical ways to help children express grief through storytelling, art, and conversation.
- The importance of holding space for all emotions: sadness, anger, frustration, and hope.
- Behind the scenes of writing a rhyming picture book that balances honesty, comfort, and faith.
- Donna’s unique publishing journey and the collaborative heart of the Redemption Press team.
Get Donna’s book: Always and Forever: Amazon
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