Talking to children about grief, loss and death

Having that honest conversation

Loss, change, death and grief are a natural part of our human experience. You are not alone.

In a global crisis, it’s safe to say we are all dealing with some form of loss and grief, for example, restrictions to our everyday routines, losing loved ones, losing jobs, losing homes, loss of education, loss of social connections, friendships and relationships. This can be very stressful.

As a parent/caregiver, having these difficult conversations with our children are never easy talking to our children can be one of the most daunting tasks you will face. Added to this, you may also be struggling with your own emotions and trying to come to terms with the loss or even the death of a loved one.

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