One way to help your child to get past this devastating loss is not to continually mourn for your child. Let him be the judge of the mourning period. Most children become ready to give up Bearly or Blankie on their own. There is no set age. By the time elementary school starts, Bearly will be taking a back seat to all of Joey's new friends and activities.
Some parents insist that it stays home and is only used for naps or bedtime.
Some will only allow it to accompany children to daycare. Letting go will allow the child to learn the difficult skill of self-comforting. Bearly will always hold a treasured place in Joey's heart, and in mine as well. I will look upon his torn and tattered face with remembrance of Joey's babyhood and the loving relationship he had with his Bearly. All material on this Internet site is protected by U.S. and international copyrights.