Teach the Love

Supporting your child through grief is something we hope to never have to do, but here are some resources for if you ever need them. General Tips Our main message to grieving kids is that it is okay to feel whatever you’re feeling. They should see all the adults be sad, mad, confused, and know it’s not just kids who feel that way. We encourage you to keep as much routine as you can to help the students, but know things will never be the same without our loved one. Be honest about how you’re feeling and be gentle. Make sure to take care of yourself, too. Use clear language when explaining death rather than euphemisms such as “gone” or “passed on”. You might explain that the person’s body stopped working and depending on the manner of death and your child’s age and understanding explain a specific situation. Talking about death and loss with your child TV Shows and Movies Farewell, Mr. Hooper is an episode of Sesame Street where Big Bird learns that Mr. Hooper  has die...