Tips for helping kids deal with the loss of a pet
- Encourage your child to ask questions
- Validate your child’s feelings
- Remind your child what a good life they gave your pet
- Allow your child time to grieve and realize it may be different than your grief
- Provide your child with a tangible reminder of your pet (a photo, stuffed animal, etc.)
- Read a book to help families cope with loss
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Lori Orlinsky is an award-winning author who has just released a book Balloons for Tiger, inspired by her family’s journey with grief. Balloons for Tiger is a great tool for any child who has experienced the loss of a pet- or any other loved one, too. The book contains a guide for educators to approach this topic with students as well as tips for parents and caregivers, written by a licensed social worker,
