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The death of a loved one is difficult for adults, but it is even more so for children who might not entirely understand what is happening. Taking the time to speak with a child and let them know about the process of what losing a loved one means can be a great help. Many people do not know where to begin, however, which can make it very stressful to consider having that conversation with the child. We have some suggestions to make the process easier.<\/p>\n

Answer Their Questions<\/strong><\/p>\n

It can be tempting not to answer the questions a child might have about their loved one. It can feel easier to tell them a small lie or hope they forget about the questions altogether. This, however, will not help the child go through the right stages of grief. The best thing to do is to sit down with the child and answer every single question that they have, even if your answer is \u201cI don\u2019t know.\u201d<\/p>\n

Talk About the Deceased <\/strong><\/p>\n

Many people think that the best thing for a child after a loved one dies is not to speak of that person in order to avoid making the child sad. A child needs to be able to talk about the person and to express their feelings. By keeping everything bottled up, the grief can grow and be more damaging. Encourage them to remember all the good times they had with the person so they understand that it is okay to speak about them whenever they feel like it. If you do not know how to begin, speak with a Helmetta, NJ funeral home<\/a> for assistance.<\/p>\n

Listen <\/strong><\/p>\n

Many adults try to make a child feel better by telling them they know just how they feel. This does not allow the child to express him or herself, so it can be less helpful than you may think. Let them speak without judging them or correcting them so that they feel like they are being listened to. Just like adults feel better after expressing their feelings, so do children so make this possible for a grieving child.<\/p>\n

Let them Cry<\/strong><\/p>\n

Crying is an essential part of the grieving process, but lots of adults try to immediately make the child feel better by distracting them so they stop crying. This can be harmful in the long run. Let the child cry if they feel like it. They may feel anger, too, just like an adult, and this is perfectly normal. Allow the child to express exactly what they feel.<\/p>\n

By following these guidelines, you will be making it much easier for the child to feel better sooner. It can be tempting to distract them or tell them lies to make them stop crying, but the truth is the best thing you can provide a child who has lost a loved one. For help in this area, contact Brunswick Memorial Home<\/a>, located at 454 Cranbury Rd, East Brunswick, NJ 08816 by calling 732-254-9393 right now!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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