Preparing Children for Grief
Talking with children about serious illness, death, and grief can feel overwhelming. Here is some practical, age-appropriate ways to explain loss, prepare children for a funeral or viewing, and help them find meaningful ways to say goodbye, express their feelings and hold onto the memories of someone they love.
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