Children need comfort on emotional level and they need logic understanding why people leave this planet. On emotional level simple hug at the right time can be very powerful. We also need to remember that children, just like adults, need time and safe place to be able to morn and grief. This is our nature. Girls AND boys need to know that it is OK to be sad, heartbroken and weak. That it is OK to cry, name and express their emotions. Children need a friend who can read them without words, they need someone who can share with them special bond and understand their pain. Praying, taking walks together, reading together are some examples of truly bonding experiences. Naturally, very close people will never be erased from heart and memory, however, grief shell pass eventually. Caregivers should pay very close attention and make sure that sooner or later children come out on the other side of it. Caregivers should be aware of signs of depression and take necessary measures if they feek that there is something wrong with the child
Here is a great source that explains signs of depression in children and how to handle it.
The other day I was reading book to our children in classroom called "No Matter What", written by Debi Gliori . The last few pages gave me chills and I felt goose bumps all over my back.. Probably the first children's book that have ever had had such an effect on me!!!! This little fox asked his mum if she still going to love him after she is very far away or if she is gone forever. ....This is the moment that touched me deeply, I could not hold my tears back... Mama fox pointed to the stars in the night sky and said, some of these stars are very far away, they have died, but we still can see their light and they will shine forever. The same way, when we are gone and far away, no matter what, our love will shine forever...What an amazing, comforting thought!
I pray, that no matter how hard it is for you and your child, you will find comfort in each other and the world around you will be a little bit more kind and caring than usual!
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it's a right time to see this! thank you!
ReplyDeletemay God give you strength!!!!! {hug}
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