a) The loss of a grandparent can be a very traumatic time for every family, but especially for kids who might not fully understand what is happening around them.
b) Children as young as 2 can detect when there is a shift in a family's dynamic, according to Dr. Shannon Curry, clinical psychologist in California.
c) "A child’s ability to cope with the death of a loved one depends significantly on how clearly their parent presents the news," Curry said.
d) She continued, ‘‘Allowing your child to see the reality of your sadness can be an important teaching opportunity about emotional awareness.’’
