{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Motherhood, Grief & Helping Children Navigate Big Emotions","description":"In Part 2 of our conversation with children\u2019s book author Christine Devane, the discussion deepens into motherhood, emotional resilience, and how literature can help children process life\u2019s hardest moments. Christine opens up about balancing author life with parenting, the lessons writing has taught her about raising kids, and why children\u2019s books need to make space for complex emotions like grief. She also shares insights into her upcoming book on loss, offering a compassionate look at how children experience grief differently\u2014and how adults can support them without rushing the process. This episode is a powerful reminder that parenting isn\u2019t about having all the answers, but about staying present, adaptable, and open to learning alongside our children. In this episode, you\u2019ll hear about: Navigating motherhood while building a creative career How children process grief in different ways Why books matter when kids don\u2019t have the words Letting go of control and embracing differences Parenting lessons Christine learned through writing The most valuable lesson she\u2019s learned as a mother \ud83e\udd0d A meaningful listen for parents, educators, and anyone walking alongside children through big emotions. ","author_name":"The Momalogues","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/491036","html":"