Coping with Parental Death

Grief

How “Fathers & Daughters” Comforts Fatherless Daughters

Michelle Arana MA on June 17, 2026

Watching movies with strong father-daughter themes or even fatherless-daughter themes can help comfort grieving daughters on Father's Day.

Watching movies with strong father-daughter themes or even fatherless-daughter themes can help comfort grieving daughters on Father's Day.

Grief

How to Support Grieving Youth on Father’s Day

Michelle Arana MA on June 16, 2026

Father's Day is a day of celebration for most, but for grieving children, the day can feel very different.

Father's Day is a day of celebration for most, but for grieving children, the day can feel very different.

Grief

Bibliotherapy Can Help Grieving Kids Navigate Parental Death

Michelle Arana MA on June 14, 2026

Fictional characters can help grieving children process big emotions and navigate the death of a parent.

Fictional characters can help grieving children process big emotions and navigate the death of a parent.

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Preserving Parental Legacies for Grieving Children

Michelle Arana MA on June 3, 2026

Grieving children need all the comfort they can get to preserve a parent's legacy as they try to navigate life without them.

Grieving children need all the comfort they can get to preserve a parent's legacy as they try to navigate life without them.

Grief

How "Guardians of the Galaxy" Comforts Motherless Sons

Michelle Arana MA on May 5, 2026

Motherless sons can find comfort watching movies such as "Guardians of the Galaxy."

Motherless sons can find comfort watching movies such as "Guardians of the Galaxy."

Grief

How "The Parent Trap" Can Comfort Motherless Daughters

Michelle Arana MA on May 4, 2026

Watching comforting movies can help motherless daughters feel less alone on Mother's Day.

Watching comforting movies can help motherless daughters feel less alone on Mother's Day.

Grief

How to Support Grieving Youth on Mother’s Day

Michelle Arana MA on May 4, 2026

Mother's Day can bring a flood of bittersweet emotions to grieving youth. Having support can help them navigate this challenging day.

Mother's Day can bring a flood of bittersweet emotions to grieving youth. Having support can help them navigate this challenging day.

Grief

How Music Therapy Can Help Parentless Children Navigate Loss

Michelle Arana MA on April 20, 2026

Music can help grieving youth cope with the death of their parent in a variety of ways.

Music can help grieving youth cope with the death of their parent in a variety of ways.

Grief

How "You’ve Got Mail" Can Help Comfort Motherless Daughters

Michelle Arana MA on April 13, 2026

'You've Got Mail' is a relatable and comforting movie for daughters navigating the death of their mother.

'You've Got Mail' is a relatable and comforting movie for daughters navigating the death of their mother.

Grief

Why It's Vital to Preserve a Late Parent’s Home

Michelle Arana MA on April 6, 2026

Keeping the home where a grieving child lived with their late parent can benefit healing as the child grows up.

Keeping the home where a grieving child lived with their late parent can benefit healing as the child grows up.

Grief

How Wind Phones Can Help Kids Feel Connected to Late Parents

Michelle Arana MA on February 23, 2026

A wind phone can be highly therapeutic for grieving children and teens as it helps them feel connected to a late parent.

A wind phone can be highly therapeutic for grieving children and teens as it helps them feel connected to a late parent.

Caregiving

Spotlighting Caregiver’s Day for Familes That Experienced Parental Death

Michelle Arana MA on February 17, 2026

Surviving parents are caretakers to parentless children, but must find a balance to grieve their spouse.

Surviving parents are caretakers to parentless children, but must find a balance to grieve their spouse.

Grief

The Importance of Parentless Teens Sharing Stories Together

Michelle Arana MA on January 23, 2026

No teen should grieve alone. When teens who have lost a parent can talk with other teens who have had the same experience, they can feel less isolated.

No teen should grieve alone. When teens who have lost a parent can talk with other teens who have had the same experience, they can feel less isolated.

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Why It's Vital to Preserve Parental Legacies for Grieving Kids

Michelle Arana MA on December 3, 2025

Grieving children need to hold onto every memory and memento they can of their late parent. Here's how surviving family members can assist with this.

Grieving children need to hold onto every memory and memento they can of their late parent. Here's how surviving family members can assist with this.

Grief

How Alan Rickman and C.S. Lewis Can Inspire Parentless Teens

Michelle Arana MA on October 24, 2025

Teens feel empowered when they learn a favorite musician or scientist lost a parent young like they did, but still gave something extraordinary back to the world.

Teens feel empowered when they learn a favorite musician or scientist lost a parent young like they did, but still gave something extraordinary back to the world.

Grief

Watching Movies About Father Loss Comforts Grieving Youth

Michelle Arana MA on June 14, 2025

Father's Day can be challenging for grieving children and teens. Watching movies that feature father loss can help youth feel less alone.

Father's Day can be challenging for grieving children and teens. Watching movies that feature father loss can help youth feel less alone.

Therapy

How Lego Therapy Can Help Children Navigate Parental Death

Michelle Arana MA on June 9, 2025

Lego therapy is a form of art therapy that can be used to help children navigate the feelings of the death of their parent.

Lego therapy is a form of art therapy that can be used to help children navigate the feelings of the death of their parent.

Grief

"27 Dresses" and the Effect of Parental Death on Older Siblings

Michelle Arana MA on May 12, 2025

After parental death, older siblings can suddenly step into a caretaker role for younger siblings and the surviving parent. They need to balance coping with their own grief.

After parental death, older siblings can suddenly step into a caretaker role for younger siblings and the surviving parent. They need to balance coping with their own grief.

Grief

How Mother's Day Can Affect Parentless Children 

Michelle Arana MA on May 8, 2025

Whether it's their first Mother's Day without their mom or it's been a few years, the holiday can surface strong emotions in parentless children.

Whether it's their first Mother's Day without their mom or it's been a few years, the holiday can surface strong emotions in parentless children.

Grief

How Curie, Tolkien, and Mandela Can Inspire Parentless Teens

Michelle Arana MA on May 5, 2025

Many exemplary figures in society grew up without one or both of their parents. Learning about these indivduals can empower parentless teenagers.

Many exemplary figures in society grew up without one or both of their parents. Learning about these indivduals can empower parentless teenagers.