03/29/2026
Children grieve in ways that don't look like adult grief. Your child might cry for five minutes, then go play with their toys like nothing happened. They might ask the same questions about death over and over, even after you've answered them. They might seem fine for weeks, then suddenly fall apart over something small.
Young children handle big emotions by moving in and out of them, taking in loss a little at a time in ways their nervous systems can manage. Grief often shows up in behavior like trouble sleeping, acting out, or wanting to stay close to you more than usual. These responses fall within the wide range of healthy childhood grief. We've worked with families through every version of how children grieve, and we're here when you need guidance.
