Admit it is not a happy time but not the end of the world. Grandma will be here with you until I come home. We can talk on the phone every day. During a family crisis, help your child express her feelings and worries about what is happening. Listen to her and try to comfort and reassure her.
Imaginary play is a great way for children to express their feelings about a family crisis.
Give your children the opportunity and the environment to express their worries this way. Children can also relieve feelings of aggression by playing with dough, finger paint and hammering. Stress can be relieved by water play and swinging. Crying is helpful to children at times of crisis and brings them valuable relief. It's important for children to know that feeling bad is a part of life, just as feeling joyful is.