Parents can offer simple facts about what happened. They can explain that death is normal and final and acknowledge that it s hard to lose someone you love. They also should spend time with the children and be available to listen to them. Children often experience many emotions when grieving. Parents can tell them they understand the wish to bring back their loved one.
Some children blame themselves when there is a death.
Parents should tell them it is not their fault. Children may express anger through shouting or aggressive behavior. Parents can talk to their children about how they feel and acknowledge their grief. It may help kids to hear that their parents are sad too. Parents can let them know it s OK to cry and that it may take a while to feel better.