It is important to assist your child in the grief journey. Self awareness is critical. Think on what's helped you, and this
will equip you to help your child.
In this book, various coping tips are provided to parents to: 1. Help their child to understand death in terms that is age appropriate for the child; 2. Talk to their child about death and be willing to answer their questions; 3. Understand how children grieve, be aware of physical and behavioral symptoms and show support; 4. Share tasks of your grieving and allow the child to become involved in the planning and service; 5. Help the child to grieve by encouraging expressions feelings; and 6. Help the child live the reality that the loved one is not coming back. Plan for important dates and always show support.