PTA “Our Children” Blog: 5 Myths About Children’s Grief

An estimated 1 in 12 children in the United States will experience the death of a parent or sibling by age 18. And that number does not account for other bereavements, like grandparents or pets, or non-death losses like caregiver divorce or incarceration. Most of us weren’t taught how to understand and navigate our own grief, much less how to recognize and respond to children who are grieving. The little bit we are taught is often rooted in inaccurate or outdated information. Replacing these myths with reality can positively impact our effectiveness in supporting young people who are navigating loss. To learn more, check out this post I wrote for the PTA’s “Our Children” blog by clicking here.