Tag Archive: caregivers
Social Media and Grieving Teens
Kids Path counselors often get questions from the caregivers of teenagers about whether social media apps like Snapchat and Instagram... Read More
Why Grieving Kids Get “Clingy”
Separation anxiety can be a common response to a significant loss for preschool or elementary-age children. You may find that... Read More
The Importance of Peer Support for Grieving Teens
The middle school and high school years are a unique time in life. Teenagers are outgrowing childhood but have not... Read More
Do Very Young Children Feel Grief?
There is a commonly held belief that young children are “too young to grieve” when a loved one dies. However,... Read More
How to Communicate with your Grieving Teen
Adolescence can be an exciting time of self-discovery and identity development. However, as adolescents seek more independence, families may... Read More
What’s going to happen next? Grappling With the Unknowns of Illness, Death and Dying
Some things that are comforting: control, knowledge, predictability and routine. Some things that are uncomfortable: lack of control, the unknown,... Read More
When Your Child Is Having a Meltdown: Tips for Keeping Your Cool
After the loss of a loved one, your child may become upset at circumstances that would normally feel minor. Although... Read More
Holiday Travel and Serious Illness
When a loved one is sick, figuring out how to coordinate holiday gatherings can be a real challenge, particularly if... Read More
Hospice Care: Dealing with Family Conflict
When a loved one has a serious illness, it is natural for family to gather to spend time together and... Read More