Helping Your Child Navigate Grief
Gentle, practical support to help your child feel safe, understood and connected when someone they love has died. Created by therapist and bereaved mum Nici Robinson
Registered MBACP (Accred) Therapist • 17 years' experience
You don't need to have all the answers
When someone your child loves dies, it can be difficult to know what to say or how to help. You may be navigating your own grief while trying to make sense of theirs.
But your child doesn't need you to have all the answers. Sometimes, they simply need to know:
I'm here.
You're loved.
We'll find our way together.I've created this free guide to share gentle, practical advice drawn from my experience as a therapist and as a mum who has experienced the heartbreak of losing a child.
My hope is that it helps you feel a little more confident supporting your child through grief, while reminding you that you don't have to get everything right.
With love, Nici x
FOR PARENTS & CARERS
36 PAGES OF PRACTICAL IDEAS
What’s Inside
Understanding children's grief
Learn how children experience loss and why their feelings and reactions may change from day to day.
When you're grieving too
How to support your child while navigating your own grief, without feeling you must always be strong.
Grief at different ages
Practical guidance for supporting babies, toddlers, young children and teenagers through bereavement.
Helping at school
Ways to work with teachers and pastoral teams to support your child through difficult days and milestones.
Finding the right words
Gentle, honest ways to talk about death, answer difficult questions and help children feel reassured.
Remembering someone special
Meaningful activities including memory boxes, photographs, letters and family remembrance traditions
Supporting grieving siblings
Understanding the unique emotions children may experience when their brother or sister dies.
Comfort, connection & support
Simple sensory activities, calming techniques and guidance on when to seek additional support.
"Grief is not something children need to get over. It's something they need help learning to live alongside."
"Children don't need perfect words. They need honesty, reassurance and love."
"We cannot take away their sadness, but we can make sure they never have to carry it alone."
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MEET THE THERAPIST BEHIND THE TOOLKIT
Hi, I’m Nici
I'm a Registered MBACP Accredited Therapist with a BSc (Hons) in Applied Psychology and 17 years' experience supporting children, young people and adults. I'm also a mum of four and the founder of Blue Bear & Co.
After losing my son Charlie, I combined my personal experience of grief with my professional experience as a therapist to create bears designed to bring comfort and connection when families need it most.
This toolkit brings together some of the simple, practical ideas I've learnt both professionally and as a parent. Take what feels helpful for your child, and leave the rest.
This Grief Guide is for you if...
♡ You're supporting a child who has lost someone they love and aren't sure where to begin.
♡ You want to understand how children experience grief at different ages.
♡ You sometimes wonder what to say when your child asks difficult questions about death.
♡ You're navigating your own grief while trying to support your child through theirs.
♡ You're a parent, grandparent, carer, teacher or someone who wants to help a grieving child feel safe, loved and understood.
You don't have to navigate grief alone.
Supporting a grieving child isn't about finding the perfect words. It's about showing up with love, patience and understanding. Download our free guide for gentle reassurance and practical ways to help your child through loss.
This guide provides general information and practical suggestions to support children experiencing grief and bereavement. It is not a substitute for individual therapeutic, psychological or medical advice. If you have concerns about your child's emotional wellbeing, mental health or safety, please seek support from an appropriate qualified professional or service.