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Children’s Grief: What does it look like?

A child/teen may not look like they are sad or grieving, but if “they are old enough to love, they are old enough to grieve.” Read...

Grief activities for children

Children & Grief, Grief

There are many feelings that we have when someone dies. It’s different for everybody. There is no right or wrong way to feel. It’s okay if you cry and it’s okay if you don’t cry. You may feel sad or angry or shocked or confused or nothing at all. You may hurt in your...

Helping Children Cope with the loss of a Loved One

Children & Grief, Grief

Vague answers often confuse children and increase their fears and uncertainty. Remember, children tend to take things literally. If we tell children that someone has gone on a long trip, they will expect that person to return and perhaps feel guilty that they drove...

Helping Children Who Have Lost a Loved One

Children & Grief, Grief

When a loved one dies, our world changes forever. This is true for both children and adults. If your child is old enough to love, he or she is old enough to feel grief. Children coping with the loss of a loved one often look to their parents for comfort and guidance…...