How to Manage Parenting After Loss of a Spouse

26/08/2025 14 min Temporada 1 Episodio 11
How to Manage Parenting After Loss of a Spouse

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In this episode of Widow Wisdom and Wealth, hosts Donna Hendrick and Jim Han discuss parenting after the loss of a spouse. They share their personal journeys—Donna's experience after losing her husband and Jim's experience after his ex-wife's passing. The episode covers how their core parenting skills evolved, the impact of grief timelines on their children's lives, and the balance between sensitivity and enabling behavior. Donna and Jim emphasize the importance of intuition, community support, and honest communication with children. The episode offers insights and anecdotes on handling grief within the family and how to navigate tough situations while being kind to oneself.   00:00 Introduction to Parenting After Loss 01:04 Donna's Journey: Sudden Loss and Immediate Decisions 02:55 Jim's Experience: Preparing for the Inevitable 04:20 Balancing Grief and Parenting: Different Approaches 07:59 Navigating Children's Reactions and Excuses 11:11 Support Systems and Community Resources 12:53 Conclusion and Call for Listener Feedback     CONNECT 🤝 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/donnajeankendrick LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-kendrick/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donnajeankendrick _______________________________ CONTACT ☎ Website: https://sephtonfinancial.com/ Phone: (215) 948-3945 Complimentary Consultation/Contact Us: https://calendly.com/donnakendrick/10-minute-phone-call?month=2024-05 Downloadables and Resources: https://sephtonfinancial.com/resources/ _______________________________  Donna Kendrick is a Certified Financial Planner and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst and owner of Sephton Financial located at 8200 Flourtown Ave Suite 1B in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania, 19038. If you'd like to contact Sephton Financial you can do so online at SephtonFinanical.com or by calling 215 948 3945 Registered Representative offering securities through Cetera Financial Specialists LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services are offered through Cetera Investment Advisers LLC. Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity. Sephton Financial, LLC and Cetera are not affiliated. The views depicted in this material are for information purposes only and are not necessarily those of Sephton Financial. They should not be considered specific advice or recommendations for any individual. Neither Sephton Financial nor any of its representatives may give legal or tax advice.

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