Reassure them that they are loved and will be taken care of.
- Listen, allow them to talk through their grieving process
- Try to maintain some sense of normality. You don’t forget about the parent, but you continue living life.
- Don’t be afraid to seek professional assistance
- Acknowledge their feelings
- Don’t forget about your own grief and don’t be afraid to let the child know you are grieving
- Remember the parent, share memories
- Allow your village to help
- Find a special way to celebrate the person’s life
- Remember grieving has no time limit