Uploaded March 2019 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
It’s never easy to tell your child when a loved one has died. Watch this video to get some advice on how to talk to your kids about death featuring chaplain Laura Fitch and parent, Alana Kadden Ballon.
Below are some of the advice Laura and Alana share:
Use simple, clear words
Find a supportive team for yourself
Make time for yourself to process
Create a space to share emotions and feelings
Tell you child what to expect
Talk about funeral and rituals
Help your child remember and honor the loved one
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BimBam sparks connections to Judaism through digital storytelling for learners of all ages. Founded in 2008, BimBam’s catalog of hundreds of animated videos and other digital content are now under the auspices of the Union for Reform Judaism, and many can be found on its flagship educational website, ReformJudaism.org. Watch something Jewish at https://reformjudaism.org.
It’s never easy to tell your child when a loved one has died. Watch this video to get some advice on how to talk to your kids about death featuring chaplain Laura Fitch and parent, Alana Kadden Ballon.
Below are some of the advice Laura and Alana share:
Use simple, clear words
Find a supportive team for yourself
Make time for yourself to process
Create a space to share emotions and feelings
Tell you child what to expect
Talk about funeral and rituals
Help your child remember and honor the loved one
SUBSCRIBE to RJ on the GO: reformjudaism.org/rjonthego to attend live, interactive, virtual experiences for children and families.
FOLLOW
Facebook: facebook.com/reformjudaism
Twitter: twitter.com/reformjudaism
Instagram: instagram.com/reformjudaism
ABOUT US
BimBam sparks connections to Judaism through digital storytelling for learners of all ages. Founded in 2008, BimBam’s catalog of hundreds of animated videos and other digital content are now under the auspices of the Union for Reform Judaism, and many can be found on its flagship educational website, ReformJudaism.org. Watch something Jewish at https://reformjudaism.org.
