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Make and talk activity: Make a paper spider and spider web

Make and talk activity for children: Spooky spider web

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Talking to children about their grief can be difficult and you might feel like you can’t choose a ‘good’ time. Maybe there isn’t a good time to talk about grief, sometimes they might ask you questions at awkward times or not want to address the topic at all. One of ...
Young girl looking upset and being hugged by her mum - Supporting children after a baby dies - Winston's Wish

Supporting children and young people after a baby dies

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A miscarriage, stillbirth or loss of a baby shortly after birth is a devastating bereavement for the whole family. Having to explain the death of an expected baby brother, sister or cousin to a child or young person is an incredibly hard thing to do and can feel impossible when ...
Three teenage girls reading their exam results - how can results day impact grieving young people

How can exam results day impact grieving young people?

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When you are grieving, any milestone or significant life event, such as exam results day, can trigger a wave of grief and emotion. For bereaved young people, A Level or GCSE results day can be a reminder that their special person isn’t there to share the day with. They may ...
Helping bereaved children to return to school

Helping a bereaved child or young person to return to school

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Going back to school after someone important has died can be difficult for a child or young person. Teachers and school staff have an important part to play in helping a bereaved child return to school and supporting a child or young person who is grieving. School provides a familiar routine ...
Practitioner and girl drawing - how to remember someone who has died

How to remember someone who has died

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When a parent, sibling or someone important dies, memories become even more important to children as a way of continuing the bond between them and this person. Finding ways to help grieving children and young people to remember someone who has died and finding ways of handling difficult memories can ...

Everyone grieves in their own way

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There is no right or wrong way to grieve. You may have heard ideas like the stages of grief. Or people may say things like “you must be feeling very sad” or “have a good cry and let all your feelings out”. This can be particularly true for children and ...
Young child hugging man.

12 things I wish I’d known about grief

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From the often talked about 'five stages of grief' to the idea that grieving people should be crying all the time, there are many common myths about grief. The Winston's Wish team look at the truth behind these myths and reveal 12 things you should know about grief. 1. There aren't ...
Nature can help children cope with grief

How nature can help bereaved children to cope with their grief

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Being out in nature can help bereaved children and young people in a number of ways. From helping children to process their feelings to helping them understand the concept of death, our team explore some of the ways nature can help grieving children to cope with their grief and suggest ...
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