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#32 Parenting Through Grief: Felicity Baird on Loss, Love & Walking with Kids
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#32 Parenting Through Grief: Felicity Baird on Loss, Love & Walking with Kids

When Felicity Baird’s husband, Matt, died after a long battle with cancer, she was left to navigate her own heartbreak — while helping three young children face theirs. What followed was a journey of loss, faith, and slow rebuilding.

In this moving episode, Felicity shares what helped her hold on when life fell apart — and how she continues to find strength and beauty in unexpected places. From practical ways to talk with children about grief, to the quiet presence of God in sorrow, this episode offers honest insight into parenting, faith, and resilience.

We talk about how to hold space for hard conversations, the importance of community, and why faith and grief don’t cancel each other out. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or someone supporting others through loss — Felicity’s wisdom will stay with you.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

  1. How Felicity gently spoke with her children about death and grief

  2. What helped her with her mindset — and why being honest about struggle matters

  3. The role faith played in anchoring her through heartbreak

  4. Practical ways to support grieving kids when you don’t have the answers

  5. Why teachers often feel unsure — and how they can show up anyway

  6. The small, life-giving ways community made a difference

  7. What real resilience can look like in a family facing profound loss

... and much more!

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