Helping your child deal with death, loss, and grief
Helping your child deal with death, loss, and grief
  • How your children grieve depends on their developmental stage and will change as they mature.
  • Don’t avoid conversations about death, but answer your children’s questions simply and honestly.
  • Allow your children to express their emotions and help them feel safe.
My child has no friends. What can I do?
My child has no friends. What can I do?
  • Assess whether your child is shy, introverted, or possibly has learning/attention challenges.
  • Give your child opportunities to make new friends in practical ways.
  • Provide emotional support and teach problem-solving skills.

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