A parent's guide to supporting a grieving child — age-appropriate language, common reactions to watch for, and ways to keep communication open without forcing it.
Children grieve differently than adults, and knowing how to help them can feel overwhelming on top of your own loss. This guide offers age-appropriate scripts for explaining death, signs that a child may need extra support, and practical ways to keep grief conversations open over time rather than treating it as a one-time talk. It's designed to help you support your child confidently, even while you're grieving too.
A parent's guide to supporting a grieving child — age-appropriate language, common reactions to watch for, and ways to keep communication open without forcing it.