02/05/2026
Ohh, our littlest grievers hold so very much in their hearts, minds and bodies.
It can be hard to tell though, wouldn’t you agree? So often they don’t know how to share what they are feeling and wondering about, but I assure you, it is meandering through them.
You might hear that it’s best not to bring up anything around death and grief that they have not asked about; if they ask, they are ready for the answer; if they don’t ask, they are not ready.
I have worked with hundreds of grieving children as well as adults who have experienced death as a child. I was and am, both of these.
Children know so much more than we give them credit for. They carry so much more than you might imagine. They crave honesty. And they often are left to wonder about the things that no one asks or prompts them about.
They are children, therefore, how can they always know what to ask if we don’t help them know?
If we don’t get comfortable with death and grief, how can our little ones?
Go slowly. Use age appropriate words. Anticipate what they might be wondering about and help them with these conversations.
Here is an example:
Did you know that most grieving children are wondering who might die next, especially if one parent has died? They likely will not share this with you.
We can help them have this conversation and so many others.
Little grievers are holding so much in their hearts and minds.
Don’t bring up what they aren’t talking about?
If we are going to wrap our arms gently around their grieving hearts, I believe
it
is
our
obligation.
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