Comforting a Child

If you have recently lost a loved one in your life, then it's likely that your child is struggling in their own way with the loss as well. Many people become intimidated and unsure of how to approach their child after a difficult death occurs. While everyone grieves in their own way, it's important to understand that comforting a child through grief is not as difficult as it may seem. Read on for more tips and suggestions. Our cremation services in Clearwater, FL are affordable and highly recommended by all who walk through our doors. Feel free to stop by or give us a call so that we may answer any of your questions and concerns. We look forward to speaking with you. 

Things to Avoid 

Acting Like Things Are Normal 

Losing someone, especially someone who is close to you in your life is always a difficult experience. So, when it is a child who has lost someone important in their life, it's even more important to be sure that you address the situation properly and in a healthy way. One of the biggest mistakes that we see parents make after their child has experienced a loss in their life is to act and go about life as though everything is normal. We understand that many parents first instinct maybe to shield their child away from anything difficult or upsetting. However, ignoring the fact of a death in your child's life can do a lot more harm than good. While it may not seem like it, children need an outlet and a way of expressing their feelings about a traumatic event in their life. Due to this, we recommend tackling the issue head on by asking them questions about what they are feeling or thinking. While your child may not feel like discussing the subject, it's important that you make it known that you are open and available to speak with them about it further if they so wish. 

Not Talking About Hard Subjects 

A lot of parents feel uncomfortable when broaching difficult subjects to their child. When it comes to speaking about death, its important not to tiptoe around the subject as it only reinforces the idea that this situation is unnatural and wrong. Truthfully, there is nothing unnatural about death, so it's important to speak openly about the subject and in a way that normalizes it. While the conversation may seem uncomfortable at first, it's important that you are the one speaking to your child about death rather than having them learn about it from someone else outside of the home. By you tackling the subject head on, you are ensuring that they can deal with the reality of death in a safe space and with someone they trust. 

Not Allowing Emotions 

Another huge mistake that we see many parents make is not allowing their child to express their emotions. While emotions can seem upsetting to outsiders, releasing our feelings is a great and healthy way to cope with a difficult situation. Bottling up ones feelings can lead to destructive behavior, so to avoid this we recommend that you encourage emotions in your child. 

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