In this kick-off episode to the second series of In Other Words, Rev. Amelia Richardson Dress interviews Rev. Elsa Cook about the grief of losing her mom when she was a child, how this grief affects her parenting today and what she's learned about helping others.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/amelia-dress/message

In Other Words: Talking to Kids About Stuff That Matters

Grief, Parenting and the Failure of Quick Fixes

Interviews, resources and practical ideas for parents from a progressive Christian perspective. If you've ever had a question about how to talk about sex, death, race, LGTBQ equality or are looking for strategies to address discipline challenges, develop resiliency or help kids stay engaged when school is crushing their curiosity, this is the place for you. Rev. Amelia Richardson Dress is a United Church of Christ pastor, a writer who frequently covers education, parenting and spirituality and a parent committed to teaching kids about the expansive love of God.