Talking with Children and Youth About Serious Illness

Book Resources

As Big as it Gets:

Supporting Children when a Parent is Seriously Ill

by Winston’s Wish

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Living Dying:

A Guide for Adults Supporting Grieving Children and Teenagers

by Ceilidh Eaton Russell

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When a Parent is Sick:

Helping Parents Explain Serious Illness to Children

by Joan Hamilton

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Talking with Children and Youth About Serious Illness

Online Resources

kidsGrief.ca

A free online resource that helps parents support their children when someone in their life is dying or has died.

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Children and Youth Grief Network

Every child and youth has honest information and well-informed support when someone they care about is dying or has died.

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Children at the Bedside of a Dying Family Member or Friend

by Andrea Warnick

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Don’t Use the ‘D’ Word: Exploring Myths about Children and Death

by Andrea Warnick

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KidsGrief Monthly Q&A

A monthly Q&A with Andrea Warnick, Colleen Mousseau & Nicola Elbro

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Talking with Young People about Serious Illness and Dying

An online tip sheet by the Dr. Jay Children’s Grief Centre

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3 Tips for Talking with Kids about Cancer

A video by Andrea Warnick

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What About my Kids: A Guide for Parents Living with Breast Cancer

by Linda Corsini

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When to Tell the Children: Preparing Children for the Death of Someone Close to Them

by Andrea Warnick

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Supporting Children and Youth Following a Death

Book Resources

35 Ways to Help a Grieving Child

by The Dougy Centre

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A Child’s Grief:

Supporting a Child when Someone in their Family has Died

by Winston’s Wish

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A Parent’s Guide to Raising Grieving Children

by Phyllis R. Silverman

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Beyond the Rough Rock:

Supporting a Child who has Been Bereaved Through Suicide

by Winston’s Wish

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Finding your Own Way to Grieve:

A Creative Activity Workbook for Kids and Teens on the Autism Spectrum

by Karla Helbert

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Helping Teens Cope with Death

by The Dougy Centre

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Hope Beyond the Headlines:

Supporting a Child Bereaved through Murder or Manslaughter

by Winston’s Wish

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Never too Young to Know:

Death in Children’s Lives

by Phyllis R. Silverman

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Supporting Children and Youth After a Death

Online Resources

Attending Funerals, Memorials, and Other Rituals

An online tip sheet by the Dr. Jay Children’s Grief Centre

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After a Suicide: Ten Tips for Helping Children and Teens

An online tip sheet by The Dougy Centre

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KidsGrief.ca

A free online resource that helps parents support their children when someone in their life is dying or has died. It equips parents with the words and confidence needed to help children grieve life’s losses in healthy ways

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Children and Youth Grief Network

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KidsGrief Monthly Q&A

A monthly Q&A with Andrea Warnick, Colleen Mousseau & Nicola Elbro

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Mother's Day & Father's Day

A Tip Sheet for Helping Children & Youth Navigate These Days

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Preparing Children for Funerals and Memorials

by Andrea Warnick and funeral director Michelle Methven

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Supporting Grieving Kids and Teenagers During the Holidays

An online tip sheet by the Dr. Jay Children’s Grief Centre

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Supporting Grieving Preschoolers

An online tip sheet by The Dougy Centre

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When a Parent Dies by Suicide: What Kids Want to Know

An online tip sheet by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

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Parents & Caregivers

Guidance and tools to help parents and caregivers support children and teens through grief, and difficult conversations.

Talking with Children and Youth About Serious Illness

Book Resources

As Big as it Gets:

Supporting Children when a Parent is Seriously Ill

Living Dying:

A Guide for Adults Supporting Grieving Children and Teenagers

When a Parent is Sick:

Helping Parents Explain Serious Illness to Children

Talking with Children and Youth About Serious Illness

kidsGrief.ca

Children and Youth Grief Network

Children at the Bedside of a Dying Family Member or Friend

Don’t Use the ‘D’ Word: Exploring Myths about Children and Death

KidsGrief Monthly Q&A

Talking with Young People about Serious Illness and Dying

3 Tips for Talking with Kids about Cancer

What About my Kids: A Guide for Parents Living with Breast Cancer

When to Tell the Children: Preparing Children for the Death of Someone Close to Them

Supporting Children and Youth Following a Death

Book Resources

35 Ways to Help a Grieving Child

A Child’s Grief:

Supporting a Child when Someone in their Family has Died

A Parent’s Guide to Raising Grieving Children

Beyond the Rough Rock:

Supporting a Child who has Been Bereaved Through Suicide

Finding your Own Way to Grieve:

A Creative Activity Workbook for Kids and Teens on the Autism Spectrum

Helping Teens Cope with Death

Hope Beyond the Headlines:

Supporting a Child Bereaved through Murder or Manslaughter

Never too Young to Know:

Death in Children’s Lives

Supporting Children and Youth After a Death

Attending Funerals, Memorials, and Other Rituals

After a Suicide: Ten Tips for Helping Children and Teens

KidsGrief.ca

Children and Youth Grief Network

KidsGrief Monthly Q&A

Mother's Day & Father's Day

Preparing Children for Funerals and Memorials

Supporting Grieving Kids and Teenagers During the Holidays

Supporting Grieving Preschoolers

When a Parent Dies by Suicide: What Kids Want to Know

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