How do you help a child grieve the loss of a friend?
How do you help a child grieve the loss of a friend? Encourage your child to talk about his or her emotions. Suggest other ways to express feelings, such as writing in a journal or drawing a picture. Without overwhelming your child, share your grief with him or her. Expressing your emotions can encourage your son or daughter to share his or her own emotions. What to say to a child whose friend died? Some appropriate sentiments are listed below.“Sometimes we feel like it's our fault when someone dies, but it's not.”“It's hard to imagine someone we love has died.”“I...