“How do I help my child or teen deal with the death?”

There are some excellent resources available for helping children and teens deal with loss. Here is a list of recommended books and websites which contain helpful information:

• “Healing A Child’s Grieving Heart: 100 Practical Ideas for Families, Friends and Caregivers” (Wolfelt)
• “Helping Children Cope With Death” from The Dougy Center
• “Helping Teens Cope With Death” from The Dougy Center
• “Healing A Teen’s Grieving Heart: 100 Practical Ideas for Families, Friends, and Caregivers,” “Healing Your Grieving Heart For Teens: 100 Practical Ideas, Simple Tips for Understanding and Expressing Your Grief,” & “The Healing Your Grieving Heart Journal For Teens” (Wolfelt)
• The Dougy Center
• Children’s Grief Education Association
• KIDSAID.com