Let your genuine concern and caring show, don't be afraid to let them see you cry or express your sadness. Find ways of helping the child express his or her grief. For example, you may ask the child how and why he or she has received this Teddy Bear, or how the Teddy Bear has been helping him or her, or use it in creative activities such as role playing. Allow the child to talk about the crisis he or she has experienced or a loved one who may have been injured or died. Foster a sense of consistency .
Crisis often shatters a child's sense of security and safety.
Avoid putting undue pressures on children . Children will require more patience and tolerance. Relax expectations at school or at home, but remind the child that this relaxation is temporary. Anticipate the child's reaction, try to show confidence in the child's coping skills . Do not view this as a sign of your or parental failure.