Tips on what to do when a child experiences death and grief

A child may feel insecure and abandoned if the loss is of a parent or their main caregiver, so do provide them with as much love and reassurance as possible. — PP

Losing someone or something we love is part of life. As adults, we are mature and experienced enough to understand this. However, grief and sorrow may be something a child has never experienced before.

Losing a loved one, a pet or a friend may devastate a child, especially if it is the first time they have experienced such a loss.