Kids and grief

Should children attend funerals or is it too much for them?

Should children attend funerals or is it too much for them?

With Queen Elizabeth’s funeral around the corner, some people are wondering if any royal children will attend—and if kids should attend funerals in general.

Dr. Jillian Roberts

These three simple things helped my kids grieve after our pet died

These three simple things helped my kids grieve after our pet died

Grieving a pet as a family is so hard, but I let my kids know that grief is normal and it will take time to process the death of our beloved dog.

Jessie Harrold

20 books to help kids cope with death

20 books to help kids cope with death

It can be difficult to find the right words to help a child cope with the death of a loved one. These books can help kids through the grieving process.

Emily Sadler

It’s the biggest test of my life—raising two kids after my husband died

It’s the biggest test of my life—raising two kids after my husband died

In the months since my husband died, my two kids and I have been struggling and learning as we try to rebuild our life as Jon would’ve wanted us to.

Nancy Westaway

The COVID-19 pandemic is remapping childhood—and the effects may linger

The COVID-19 pandemic is remapping childhood—and the effects may linger

We don't know what this crisis might mean for kids psychologically and emotionally. Some researchers are trying to look ahead.

Sarmishta Subramanian, Maclean's

Why I let my son visit his dad in jail

Why I let my son visit his dad in jail

Despite my determination to never put my children through the anxiety of a jailhouse visit, when my son asked to see his dad, I couldn’t say no.

Judith Hahne

My daughter took on my grief during my divorce

My daughter took on my grief during my divorce

My daughter is a sensitive girl, and she picked up on all the turmoil, months before her father left. I was wracked with guilt.

Carol Weis

This little boy singing to his late baby sister will give you all the feels

This little boy singing to his late baby sister will give you all the feels

A video of a boy singing a song from the movie "Coco" to his late baby sister has gone viral, and is helping kids and parents talk about death.

Liz Krieger

How children grieve

How children grieve

Kids might be crying one minute and then off playing the next. But that doesn’t mean they are over it. Children grieve in a much different way than adults.

Kathryn Hayward

After our father died

After our father died

Life as we knew it ended when my husband died. But I wanted to make sure my kids wouldn’t lose me, too.

Today's Parent

How to support a grieving family

How to support a grieving family

After a death, there’s nothing you can say to make someone feel better. But don’t let fears about doing the wrong thing stop you from reaching out.

Kathryn Hayward

How to explain death to a child

How to explain death to a child

There can be a lot of fear in discussing death with kids, but they can cope if they’re told the truth in an age-appropriate way. Here's how to do it.

Kathryn Hayward

After the Quebec shootings, how can I reassure my kids?

After the Quebec shootings, how can I reassure my kids?

I grew up in South Africa, so I’m familiar with prejudice. It scares me to see it happening here.

Khadija Cajee

After a parent‘s worst nightmare, we welcomed a rainbow

After a parent‘s worst nightmare, we welcomed a rainbow

Days away from the due date, the baby stopped moving. We had no choice but to endure our worst nightmare—stillbirth. Months later, we have a happy update.

Ian Hunter

How organ donation brought two families together

How organ donation brought two families together

How two families — one Canadian and one American — were united by tragedy, and the innovative heart transplant that saved this little girl's life.

Lisa Gregoire

I’m gay. What should my kids be feeling about the Orlando shooting?

I’m gay. What should my kids be feeling about the Orlando shooting?

And should I be worried they’re not feeling enough?

Aviva Rubin

Is it OK to cry in front of your kids?

Is it OK to cry in front of your kids?

If you cry in front of your kids, they might get scared. But it also teaches them that crying is normal.

Katie Dupuis

Life Without Nico: a book for when your kid's bestie moves away

Life Without Nico: a book for when your kid's bestie moves away

Life Without Nico is a touching story about what a girl whose best friend moves away.

Emily Rivas

This photo is the most effective drunk-driving message

This photo is the most effective drunk-driving message

"I’m convinced that no one who sees these pictures will be able to get behind the wheel intoxicated without having these sweet babies in their mind."

Katie Dupuis

Explaining death to kids with special needs is extra complicated

Explaining death to kids with special needs is extra complicated

"I’m friends with too many strong, beautiful people who've lost their kids at very young ages."

Anchel Krishna

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