When someone important to a child dies, their world changes. Every child grieves in their own way, and what helps most is steady, honest support from the adults around them.
These guides on bereavement are for parents, guardians and family members in Ireland. They cover how children understand death and grief at different ages, what helps in the early days, and the everyday things that support a child as they grieve.
Guides for parents and guardians
Understanding Childhood Grief After a Death
What parents need to know about how children grieve, by age and stage of development.
Read moreSupporting Your Young Child (0-6 Years) Through Bereavement
What parents need to know about grief in early childhood.
Read moreSupporting Your Teenager (13+) Through Bereavement
Helping adolescents navigate grief, identity and change.
Read moreSupporting Your Child After a Death: What Really Helps
Practical ways to support a child after the death of someone important.
Read moreSupporting Your Child (6-12 Years) Through Bereavement
Understanding grief in primary school children.
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