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Create a Safe Environment

  • Children need to know that they will be kept safe. Children feel safe when routines, rules, and boundaries are maintained. Provide children with consistency and nurturing.


  • Avoid power struggles with children whenever possible.


  • Have realistic expectations for children.


  • Listen without argument or judgment.


  • Acknowledge children’s feelings.

Text provided by:

Caring Connections
A Hope and Comfort in Grief Program
University of Utah Health Sciences Center

Caring Connections is sponsored in part by
The Ben B. and Iris M. Margolis Foundation

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