Ten Things Grieving Children Want You To Know 1. Children want to be told the truth about the death: Tell them in age-appropriate and direct language Ask them if they have any questions and clear up misconceptions 2. Children look to you as a role model for how people grieve: Share your feelings with them as long as they are relieved of the task of having to “fix it” Each child will grieve in their own unique way They will grieve alone in an effort to shield you from their pain 3. Children...