Experiencing the death of the loved one is painful enough on its own. But having to explain to a child that Daddy or Grandma won’t be here to do fun things with anymore makes the experience all the more difficult. As a parent or significant adult in a child’s life, they will look to you for support, answers and advice while they work their way through their grief and develop an understanding of death. The following information is a guide to help you discuss death with a child.

• Explaining Death to a Child
• Commonly Asked Questions about Children & Grief
• Five Simple Ways to Help a Grieving Child

Additional Resources:

• Center for Loss and Life Transition
• The National Center for Grieving Children and Families
• The Compassionate Friends