Before you attempt to address your child’s grief, it’s important that you check in with yourself and consider how you’re feeling at that time. If you’re feeling insecure or anxious, it’s difficult for you to convey a sense of security for your child.
Children pick up on non-verbal communication more than we do as adults, so they might not take in the words that you’re saying to them as much as they notice the feeling that they are getting from you.
This is why timing is important when it comes to working through grief with your child. Make sure that you’re feeling calm and secure and that your child is not too tired or agitated when you choose to talk about feelings or initiate therapeutic playtime with them.
