In My Mom’s Pawprints: a Story of Loss, Life & Love of Love and Loss Grandma, Mom and Dad

In this story, Bethany the Bear faces the loss of her beloved mom and feels heartbroken and unsure of how to move forward. With the help of her friends, she learns to honor her memory by sharing her special qualities with others.By following in her mom’s pawprints, Bethany discovers she can carry forward the gifts she shared, the memories they made, and the lessons she taught her, continuing to make a positive impact on the world. Along her journey of healing, Bethany realizes that her mom’s love is still with her—and always will be.This heartwarming story gently explores the emotions of losing a loved one, offering themes of friendship, encouragement, healing, growth, and love. Written by licensed therapist Lauren Mosback, who specializes in child and adolescent therapy, this book provides comfort and support for children navigating grief.Helpful Resource Section Included:Reflection questions to encourage children to process their feelingsSuggested activities to inspire hope and healingA grief and healing activity that can be downloaded and printedPractical tools and tips for parents and caregivers on discussing grief and loss