When a Grandparent Dies.

Loss and grief are difficult to endure at any age. Being empathic to another person's grief isn't easy and doesn't always help alleviate their pain. Consoling a child who has lost a beloved family member is a challenge, but understanding the complex emotions of a child's response to death will help ease the process. While it may seem like a child does not feel the enormity of the loss, he is probably well aware of how big it is. Even though children float in and out of sadness, it doesn't mean they don't understand the permanence of death. INSET: How to Help Children Work Through Grieving.