Top Tips For Parents & Carers
- Look after yourself
- Do what you can, when you can & be gentle on yourself
- Remember, it will take time and things won’t change immediately
- Grief is painful and things can’t easily be “made better”
- Talk to children using words they understand
- Allow time for questions when you feel able to respond to them
- Answer questions simply and honestly – don’t be afraid to say ‘I don’t know’
- Don’t be afraid to show your feelings to your children - it lets them know it’s OK to have feelings as well
- Try to find appropriate ways to keep your children involved
- Keep talking about the person who has died
- Remember you are not alone
- There are organisations to help you - see our links page
We are there to help you and can offer support, advice and guidance to families, professionals and anyone concerned about the needs of grieving children.
For more information please contact us:
e info@holdingonlettinggo.org.uk
t 08445 61 15 11
or write to us at
Holding On Letting Go
Wisdom Hospice
High Bank
Rochester
Kent
ME1 2NU
You will always find our contact details at the very bottom of every page!
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