"Supporting your child as they learn their peer died is very difficult emotionally for a child and a parent. A parent does best when they work through their own reactions before they tell their child."
"Help begins with conversation. The overarching principle in providing your child with help in this kind of situation is to remember that this is not a one-time conversation."
"Your main goal is to receive from your child what they can share and to help them express the thoughts and feelings they are experiencing."
Helping a child cope with the death of a peer is emotionally challenging for both the child and the parent. Parents should first work through their own feelings before addressing the situation with their child. Engaging in ongoing conversations about grief allows both parent and child to navigate their emotions together. This approach alleviates pressure, as it is not a one-time discussion but a series of dialogues that can evolve over time, providing opportunities for deeper understanding and expression of feelings.
Read at Psychology Today
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