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Children's Resources and Support

Every child understands and expresses grief differently, especially depending on their age. This page is designed to help you find age-appropriate tools to support your child, including videos, activities, and gentle guidance.

 

You don’t have to explain everything perfectly. These resources can help you start the conversation.

Early Childhood (Ages 3-6)

All resources are updated regularly, visit our Library for our archive.

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Video: Coping with Grief (for kids)

This short video helps young children understand their emotions and how to cope with them.

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Child Painting Art

Feelings Color Drawing

Ask the child to draw how they feel today using colors instead of words. There is no “right” way, just choosing colors that match their feelings.

Child talking into a microphone

Guided Reflection

What is something that makes you feel safe or calm when you feel sad?

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School-age (Ages 7-12)

All resources are updated regularly, visit our Library for our archive.

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Video: Dealing with Loss and Grief

Children are given steps they can take to help them cope with their loss and show them how to work through their grief.

Donation

Memory Box

Children can create a box where they can keep items that remind them of the person they lost.

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Child Drawing Artwork

Guided Reflection

If your feelings today were a weather report, what would it be and why?

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Teen Support (Ages 13-18)

All resources are updated regularly, visit our Library for our archive.

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Video: How to Deal With Loss or Grief of Love Ones

Teens are given insight on how to accept grief and cope with it.

Listening To Music

Memory Playlist

Create a playlist of songs that match feelings or memories.

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Boy Writing Homework

Guided Reflection

What helps you feel even a little more grounded when things feel overwhelming?

There is no perfect way for a child to grieve. Feeling safe, supported, and understood matters most.

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