Children Experience Grief Too: Supporting Children Through the Dying and Death of a Family Member Learning Objectives: Discuss key factors to consider when talking with and supporting a child/teen to prepare for the death of a close family member. Identify considerations and activity ideas for use with children or teens to assist in saying goodbye… [More…]
Grief and Bereavement Support – Children in the Classroom
When students are facing a serious illness or the dying or death of a family member, school staff are often a key support to the child. The Children and Youth Grief Network has created a video series to inform school staff on how to best support grieving children and youth in the school and in… [More…]
Grief and Bereavement Support – Children
KidsGrief.ca is a free, bilingual online resource for parents, guardians and caregivers who are supporting a grieving child. When someone important to a child is diagnosed with a life-limiting illness, is dying or has died, families struggle with what to tell children, when to share information and how to address tough subjects like should children… [More…]
Talking to Kids about Death
Talking to children about death and dying can be a daunting task for many reasons; for instance, a child’s understanding of death and dying depends on their age and stage of development. However, if a child is asking a question, they are ready to hear an honest answer. A caring adult can help a young child understand… [More…]
