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Siblings Grieve Too
Grief and loss story books and children's activities are invaluable in opening communication and talking in a way young children can understand. They also help release the pressure on parents to find the right words, especially in the early days.
Using direct language around death can feel confronting but the advice from the experts is to keep things simple and to avoid confusing phrases such as ‘passed away’ or 'he's asleep' as these can cause misunderstandings and fear for children.
Research shows that direct and open communication facilitates healthy grieving and acceptance of loss. It is also recommended to include children in traditions and rituals around death such as funerals and memory making.
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Childrens Books
We Were Gonna Have a Baby, Pat Schweibert
When Somone You Love Has Died, Stephanie Seidler
Some Babies, Holly Ann Able
Goodbye Sister, Kimberly Newton
These Precious Little People, Franki Brunker & Gillian Gamble
My Sibling Above, Mikhailia Fitzgerald
Love From Above, Mikhailia Fitzgerald
Forever Connected, Jessica Correnti
Something Very Sad Happened, Bonnie Zucker
Something Happened, Cathy Blanford
I See You, Amy Sherar
Finns Feather, Rachel Noble
The Tiny Star, Mem Fox
Christmas is Not the Same, Autum & Brandon Cohen
If You Were Here, Elizabeth Sophia
You Could Have Been, Ann-Maree Imrie
Before you Sleep, Benji Bennett
The Invisible String, Patrice Karst
Someone Came Before You, Pat Schwiebert
My Sibling Still, Megan Lacourrege
My Brother, Born Sleeping, Lellie Lopter
When We See a Rainbow, Andrea Meyers
I'm Still A Big Sister, Brittany & Eliza Day
I Am Still big Brother, Bella Mody
Though I Couldn't Stay, I'm Never Far Away, Mark Herrera
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Additional Resources
When Somone Dies, A child-cargiver Activity Book
The ABCs of Grief
By Jessica Correnti
Grief & Loss Poster Bundle for Kids
Grief & Loss Workbook for Kids & Teens
Blue Sky & Lullaby Children's Art Box
(Age 2-10 or young Teen box's available)
Grief Journal For Kids
(Age 7 - 13)
How I feel: Grief journal for kids
(Age 8-12)
My Grief Handbook
(teens & young people)
60 Grief Question Cards
(Kids & teens)
Support Services
Kids Grief Support
A healing space for families to find support and resources to help kids process and cope with the death of a loved one or adjust to a major life event. US based, but available worldwide over zoom.
Play Therapy
Play Therapy is a form of psychological treatment that can involve playing with toys, role-playing, and games. Therapists observe someone during play to gain insights. It allows children to process feelings ofloss or trauma at their own pace, in their own unique way. Search for services in your area.
