Did you know that ....?

  • A child's first concern may be - Who will take care of me now?
  • A child will probably have many questions and may need to ask them again and again.
  • A child will not know appropriate behavior for the situation.
  • A child may fear that he also may die or that he somehow caused the death. 
  • A child may wish to be a part of the family ritual.
  • A child may show regressive behavior.
  • A child will often need only acknowledgment of their grief to begin effectively dealing with it.
  • In helping children understand and cope with death, we must remember four key concepts: be loving, be accepting, be truthful and be consistent. 
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Did you also know that?
  •  Camp Odonata can provide children with the resources and support they need to cope with and understand their loss. 
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