Take My Hand: Guiding Your Child Through Grief

Your family is fragile, in the midst of grieving the loss of a loved one. Yet there is one particularly vulnerable mourner you must not overlook: your child. Children don't understand death and are confused by their feelings and questions.: What is heaven like? Did I cause my grandma to die? If I talk about it, will it make you too sad? And the ultimate question: Why? This book offers: Answers not only to your child's questions, but to yours, such as: Should I take my child to the viewing? Should my child see my tears? How do I answer my child's questions when they cause me, or others, pain? Practical suggestions for dealing with the common effects of grief on children How to recognize and respond to hidden grief in your child Biblical insights into the grief process A reflection from Marshall's now grown son, Jeff Johnson, at the end of each chapter A book for parents of preschool and elementary-aged children who have lost a loved one in death, offering answers to their immediate questions and wisdom and guidance to parent their children successfully through their grief.

Sharon Marshall Lockett, educator, author, and speaker, leads and writes with expertise, excellence, and passion. She is founder and director of Lockett Learning Systems/SCORE, validated by the United States Department of Education for effectiveness in improving academic achievement, high school graduation, and college-going rates of high-risk students. She has trained thousands of educators and students to implement educational reform. Sharon has appeared on numerous radio and television talk shows including Daybreak Orange County, Living the Life, Talk From the Heart, Every Day with Marcus and Lisa, Eagle Forum Live, Coast to Coast, the Joy Program, Conversations with Wolfgang, Prime Time America, The American Perspective, Voice of America, Morning Watch, Heart to Heart, Author s Corner, Midday Connection. Her books have been featured in the Orange County Register, Our Children Magazine, Island Family, education.com, and the New York Daily News. Sharon works with educators and parents nationwide to ensure that every student succeeds. Under her direction, SCORE has received numerous honors and awards including validation by the California Department of Education and the United States Department of Education, recognition by the President s Forum on Teaching as a Profession, and receiving the Parade of Excellence Award by the National Council of States. For her work and writing, Sharon has received the Alumnus of Point Loma Award. She received the high honor of an Eagle Feather from Lobo Lodge in San Juan Capistrano for her work in the Native American community. Sharon is the author of 20 books and 2 DVD s in areas of educational reform, teaching excellence, and grief recovery. She is adjunct professor of education at Vanguard University, listed in Who s Who in American Education, and a favorite speaker and workshop leader. Sharon is a firm believer in paying it forward. She is the volunteer leader of the Divorce and Grief Recovery program at the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, California. In this role, she develops the curriculum, trains the support staff, coaches the speakers, and leads the seminars. Sharon earned her Master of Science in Educational Administration from California State University, Fullerton and holds California Life Secondary and Administrative credentials. She resides in Laguna Niguel, California with her husband Milton. Her son Jeff is a social worker for the Regional Center in Santa Ana, California. Jeff Johnson, a social worker, is a case manager for developmentally disabled children and adults. Jeff's agency provides services and support to meet a variety of client needs.