Children get forgotten in the grieving process as many don’t believe they can grieve the same way adults can. However, grief can affect a child in more significant ways as it’s a large and complicated emotion they won’t have had the practice to deal with. How they learn about grief as children is how they will cope as an adult. A child’s emotions seem bigger than adults’ because they don’t know how to process everything yet. They tend to express their feelings very obviously in a way that can translate to acting out or misbehaving. It is not the case. They need a little help.

Dads World NetworkAdminJune 23, 2021grief, funeral bereavement, funeral deathComment

Signs Of Grief In Children And How To Help Them Cope

Grief is a reaction to a lot of things. When most of us think of it, we think of someone passing away, whether it be a friend, a family member, or even a pet. Understanding grief, its signs, and what you can do to help your child are all incredibly important for parenting. Before we dive into the signs of grief and how you can assist your children through it, it’s useful to take a look at grief itself. Have faith in yourself - you’ve got this.

Dads World NetworkAdminOctober 27, 2020grief, child psychologist, funeral death, bereavementComment

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