How to help someone with grief
You have a good friend, co-worker, neighbor, or someone you care for who has just experienced the death of a loved one. Maybe you know instinctively what to do, but…
How parents can help their children with grief
• As soon as possible after the death, set time aside to talk to your child. • Give your child the facts in a simple manner — be careful not to go…
How to help yourself through grief
Grief is so powerful that people sometimes look for ways to go around it rather than experience it. This doesn’t work. The best thing you can do for yourself is…
A 3-year-old’s wisdom
On a dark, misty, dreary morning I prepared my 3-year-old grandson for his day. As I strapped him into his car seat he boldly states, “it’s sunny”, I quickly correct…
Important Things to Know about Grieving Children
Children want to share their experience, though need permission to do so. Children, adolescents and teens all want to share their feelings, though they often believe adults won’t understand. Don’t…
How Schools Can Provide Grieving Children a Safe Haven
Acknowledge that grief affects students emotionally, socially, behaviorally, cognitively, academically, and spiritually. Recognize that school can provide a respite from grief for the student, especially since after a death many…