Resources for Grieving Children
When a loved one dies, it can be difficult to know how to help kids cope with their loss, particularly as you work through your own grief. By being open and honest, encouraging communication, and sharing your own feelings, you and your children can cope with painful times and begin your healing journey together.
The following resources provide more detailed information on topics related to helping children and teens cope with loss.
When Families Grieve™
When Families Grieve™, created by Sesame Workshop, the educational organization behind Sesame Street, explores children's understanding of death. This helpful tool offers information about communicating, ideas for coping together, and ways to move forward with your children after a loss.
Children's Books on Grief
Allina Health provides a list of children's books that deal with death and grief. These easy-to-read stories can open up a meaningful discussion between you and your child, and help children make sense of their feelings and understand what they're experiencing.
Brighter Days Grief Center
Brighter Days Family Grief Center is an unparalleled family-focused grief center serving Minnesota families since 2017. As the only nonprofit Family Grief Center in Minnesota, they provide free grief support resources, programs and services for youth, young adults, adults, and families who are grieving the death or terminal diagnosis of a beloved family member. Learn more more about their youth support programs.