Talking To Children About Death And Grief

If your child and/or family has been affected by our community's recent tragic loss, you may find these resources helpful.  Please also feel comfortable reaching out to me directly for guidance and support. 

Short helpful video- talking to kids about death

http://www.cgcmaine.org - The Center For Grieving Children has an amazing website filled with resources to help parents support children around loss and grief.  

https://childrengrieve.org/sites/default/files/spiritweb/10%20Ways%20to%20Help%20grieving%20children.pdf - 10 Ways to help grieving children by the National Alliance of grieving children 

http://www.sesamestreet.org/parents/topicsandactivities/topics/grief  - Videos, talking points, activities, and additional resources to help you talk with your child about loss.  

http://www.fredrogers.org/parents/special-challenges/death.php - The Fred Rodgers Company website offers very wise advice in regards to talking with children about death.  Short and worth the read.  

If you are looking for a book to share with young children about death and loss, I recommend the The Fall of Freddie the Leaf.

Again, please call or email if you are concerned about your child or want further support in having these difficult conversations.