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When someone we love dies, it can be hard to know what to say—especially to a young child.
Toddlers and preschoolers experience grief differently than adults. They may not fully understand death, but they notice when someone important is missing. Changes in behavior, sleep, emotions, and routines are often their way of expressing what they cannot yet put into words.
This free, faith-based resource was created to help parents, grandparents, caregivers, churches, and early childhood educators support children ages 1–5 through loss with confidence and compassion.
✓ What young children understand about death at different ages
✓ Common grief reactions in toddlers and preschoolers
✓ Helpful phrases to say—and phrases to avoid
✓ Faith-filled ways to talk about loss and Heaven
✓ Practical tips for helping children feel safe, loved, and supported
✓ Comfort-focused guidance inspired by the special bond children often have with dogs
At Rooted Hearts Initiative, we believe children deserve honest answers, gentle support, and the reassurance that their feelings are safe. Most of all, we want families to know they don't have to navigate grief alone.
Download this free guide today and discover simple ways to help little hearts heal.
Created by Kelly Jones, MSN-Ed, RN, PHN — Founder of Rooted Hearts Initiative, Christian author, mental health nurse leader, and children's emotional wellness educator.
When someone we love dies, it can be hard to know what to say—especially to a young child.
Toddlers and preschoolers experience grief differently than adults. They may not fully understand death, but they notice when someone important is missing. Changes in behavior, sleep, emotions, and routines are often their way of expressing what they cannot yet put into words.
This free, faith-based resource was created to help parents, grandparents, caregivers, churches, and early childhood educators support children ages 1–5 through loss with confidence and compassion.
✓ What young children understand about death at different ages
✓ Common grief reactions in toddlers and preschoolers
✓ Helpful phrases to say—and phrases to avoid
✓ Faith-filled ways to talk about loss and Heaven
✓ Practical tips for helping children feel safe, loved, and supported
✓ Comfort-focused guidance inspired by the special bond children often have with dogs
At Rooted Hearts Initiative, we believe children deserve honest answers, gentle support, and the reassurance that their feelings are safe. Most of all, we want families to know they don't have to navigate grief alone.
Download this free guide today and discover simple ways to help little hearts heal.
Created by Kelly Jones, MSN-Ed, RN, PHN — Founder of Rooted Hearts Initiative, Christian author, mental health nurse leader, and children's emotional wellness educator.