how to help a child who lost a parent?
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['When talking about death, use simple, clear words. ... ', 'Listen and comfort. ... ', 'Put emotions into words. ... ', 'Tell your child what to expect. ... ', 'Talk about funerals and rituals. ... ', 'Give your child a role. ... ', 'Help your child remember the person.']
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Often, just being there helps immensely. Offer to be with them if they need someone to talk to or stay the night. Do enjoyable things with them such as making a lunch date so that they can talk about their feelings. Being there to listen and offer words of sympathy can offer so much comfort after a funeral.
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["Be simple: “I'm sorry for your loss.”", "Be honest: “I don't know what to say. I can't imagine what you're going through.”", 'Be comforting: “I care about you and your family. Please tell me what I can do to help.”']
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['Sometimes, you just have to cry it out. ... ', "Talk to someone you love and find out that there is always someone out there that feels the way you do; you're not the only one that has had a loved one die. ... ", 'Keep your head up, think good thoughts. ... ', 'Sometimes you just have to let all the sadness out. ... ', 'Talk to a loved one.']
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['Duty of care. A parent has a duty of care over their child to ensure that all their needs are met. ... ', 'Setting limits. ... ', 'Discipline.']
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['Encourage writing and drawing stories.', 'Talk about the person.', 'Acknowledge the person and the loss.', 'Role play.', 'Ask questions and listen.', 'Tell stories about the day, the moments, the person.', 'Be aware of what “might” be happening in her mind and with her peers.']
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Your uncle will be missed and he will never be forgotten, may his soul rest in peace. May God put her in a special place where she will be watching us, the people who loved and cherished her! ... God rest her soul in peace! Despite the loss of the physical presence of your father.
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["Encourage honesty. Kids need to know that their feelings are important to their parents and that they'll be taken seriously.", 'Help them put their feelings into words. ... ', 'Legitimize their feelings. ... ', 'Offer support. ... ', 'Keep yourself healthy. ... ', 'Keep the details in check. ... ', 'Get help.']
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I'm sorry about your father's passing. He did so much for so many people, and we all feel the loss. If you ever need my help with simple repairs, let me know. Your dad taught me how to swing a hammer, and I don't mind putting that skill to use.
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["I'm sorry.", 'I care about you.', 'He/she will be dearly missed.', 'He/she is in my thoughts and prayers.', 'You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.', 'You are important to me.', 'My condolences.', 'I hope you find some peace today.']
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['Call them.', 'Send a sympathy card. ... ', 'Hug them. ... ', 'Call the child by name (even if was a baby that they named after the death).', 'Encourage the parents to share their feelings, as well as stories and memories.', 'Share your own memories of the child and/or pregnancy.']
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Do express your sympathy and support, even if it's a simple statement such as, "I'm so sorry about your loss", "I can't imagine how you feel", or "My thoughts are with you". Do offer hugs to dads as well as mums, if it feels like the right thing to do. Do be willing to talk about the loss.
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['My heartfelt condolences. ... ', 'Your father always bragged about how wonderful you were. ... ', 'Your father was one of the nicest people I know and I know that he was a great dad too. ... ', 'I am truly sorry for your loss. ... ', "No matter wherever he is, he'll always be watching over you. ... ", "I was so sorry to hear about your father's passing."]
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At the end of the day, something as simple as “I'm so sorry for your loss” or “I'm so sad for you and your family, please accept my deepest condolences” is always appropriate. But you might want to offer something a little deeper than that, especially if you are close to the bereaved.
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['Give your child a chance to calm down, then ask him what has made him so upset. ... ', 'Offer your child some other ways to deal with the situation. ... ', "Make sure your child understands that sometimes it's OK to cry – for example, when something sad happens or when she gets hurt."]
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['“He/She was such a fine kid with so much potential.”', "“As a parent myself, I think what you're going through must be horrible.”", '“To have a new life end so suddenly is so very sad.”', '“I/We are thinking of you. ... ', '“I/We are shocked and saddened by your loss.']
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“Your father meant the world to me. I am filled with pain and grief over his loss.” “I am keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know how I can help during this difficult time.”