Child Not Crying After Death: Is That Normal?
Why some tweens don't cry after a death, what hidden grief looks like in children ages 9-12, and when silent grief becomes a concern.
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All articles about Talking to Tweens About Death (Ages 9-12).
Death Anxiety in Tweens: When Your Child Is Afraid You Will Die Too
Why children develop death anxiety after a loss, how to respond when your tween asks 'will you die too,' and when separation anxiety needs professional help.
How to Help a Grieving 10, 11, or 12 Year Old
Age-specific strategies for helping a grieving tween cope with death, from supporting a 10-year-old's morbid curiosity to managing an 11-year-old's peer masking.
How to Tell a Child About Sudden Death
How to break the news of a sudden, unexpected death to a child ages 9-12, including scripts for accidents, heart attacks, and other sudden causes.
How to Tell a Child Their Parent Died
Step-by-step guidance for telling a child their mother or father has died, with scripts for different circumstances and what to expect in the hours after.
Letter to Teacher About Death in Family: Templates and Tips
Ready-to-use email templates for notifying your child's teacher about a death in the family, with guidance on what to share, what to keep private, and how to request accommodations.
Physical Symptoms of Grief in Children: When the Body Speaks
Why grieving tweens get stomachaches, headaches, and sleep problems — and how to tell whether the physical symptoms need medical attention or grief support.
School Grief Accommodations: What to Ask For After a Death
How to get grief accommodations at school for your child, including Section 504 plans, IEP options, and a step-by-step guide to the school reintegration meeting.
Should a 10 Year Old Go to a Funeral?
How to decide whether your tween should attend a funeral, how to prepare them if they go, and what to do if they choose not to attend.
Signs of Grief in Tweens: How to Know If Your Child Is Grieving
Learn to recognize the signs of grief in tweens ages 9-12, including hidden symptoms, somatic complaints, and behavioral changes that signal a child is struggling.
Talking to Tweens About Death: What to Say and How to Say It
Practical scripts and strategies for talking to 9-12 year olds about death, including age-appropriate language, common mistakes to avoid, and conversation starters.
How to Explain Suicide to a Tween
Guidance for explaining a death by suicide to children ages 9-12, with scripts that are honest, non-stigmatizing, and developmentally appropriate.
Does My Child Need Therapy After a Death? Signs to Watch For
How to tell if your child needs grief counseling versus experiencing normal bereavement, with the specific warning signs that mean it's time for professional help.