Having just experience terrible loss in our family, this book was sent at the most perfect time. I specifically appreciated the many different sub-sections of how to deal with children and grief depending on the type of death that the family is dealing with. Fabulous book. Thank you!

After the loss of my husband and my children's father, I came across A Parent's Guide to Managing Childhood Grief: 100 Activities for Coping, Comforting, Overcoming Sadness, Fear, Loss. It did find it helpful but it seemed to be more geared to younger children than the older age groups.

I received a #NetGalley ARC in exchange for an honest review of Katie Lear's book.
I came across this ARC after my father's cancer had been deemed terminal. With three young children myself, I knew this book was one I wanted to read. I appreciated how the author broke up the understanding of and reactions to grief by age range, since my children are in different age groups.
After an explanation of grief and possible reactions, the author provides a variety of exercises and activities that adults can implement with children. The activities identify the appropriate age range, the skill(s) that can be developed, as well as a detailed explanation. I appreciated the variety of activities, so a reader can pick and choose based on the child and the circumstances.
I would recommend this book to any parent/guardian at any time - the issue with loss is that you don't always know that it's coming. If a loss is sudden and shocking, as an adult you may not have the capacity to read this book and learn from it in a way that will benefit a child; however, if you read it now and add it to your "parenting toolbox" you may have a better foundation for dealing with grief and loss in the future.

I did some of these exercises with a client and found them very helpful. The child responded well and found some of the tools useful and will utilize tools at home. I would highly recommend it.