January 2025

January 5, 2025
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Impact of Losing a Parent on Children

A parental death changes everything for a child, be it from emotional, to psychological and developmental changes. Losing a parent for a child is not merely a loss, it is a life changing phenomenon that shapes up one’s life course. In the United States, 1 in every 12 children, while in the United Kingdom, 5% of children lose their parents before attaining adult years. Understanding this loss and its consequences as early as possible is […]
January 5, 2025
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Helping Children Memorialize Loved Ones

Children grieve differently and ways of expression also differ from those of grownups. Children between 6-12 years of age are considered more vulnerable, their maturity of thoughts allows them to understand the concept of death, whereas immaturity renders them unable to cope with the situation. They might not measure how big of deal death is or express their feelings in words and will need guidance to do so properly, guidance needs to start right from […]
January 5, 2025
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Therapy for Grieving Children

Grief among children is quite a complex process and often quite different from what grown ups go through. For example, while adults can talk about their feelings, children cannot understand or express their emotions. This is where children grief therapy comes in, which provides a safe and helpful place for children to sort out and look after their losses. If left unaddressed or without any proper help, sorrow in children can create long lasting problems […]
January 5, 2025
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Online Resources for Grieving Kids

Grief is indeed a sensitive experience with children, it requires special care and understanding. When discussing grief in kids, it’s further more important to be able to indicate how grief sets in, its various ages, and personal circumstances. Recognition of the grief in kids means that the caregivers or professionals are allowed to give meaningful and effective support. As a result of such knowledge, you understand the needs of grieving children and secure their journey […]