Tips

Provide extra reassurance of security for your grieving child. (Read more...)

Provide extra reassurance of security for your grieving child.

This is especially important during the loss of a loved one. It's a basic need. Children need to trust that they will be cared for.

When facing a major move, help children understand that they might feel several conflicting emotions at the same time. (Read more...)

When facing a major move, help children understand that they might feel several conflicting emotions at the same time.

It's OK to feel sad and have feelings of loss while also being excited about moving to a new place.



Connect with your grieving child and show empathy. (Read more...)

Connect with your grieving child and show empathy.

Put yourself in your child’s shoes as much as you’re able. Even though losing your child’s blanket may not seem as big a deal to you, it may be a very big deal to him. When you show you understand it's very hard for him, you can help him move forward.
 

Offer a variety of ways for your grieving child to express her feelings. (Read more...)

Offer a variety of ways for your grieving child to express her feelings.

Children express feelings in different ways. Allow them to talk, ask questions, draw -- whatever it is that helps them to process the loss.