The death of a loved one is a painful experience. Many families think that the children are too young to be involved in what is happening. However, they are involved. The better we equip them to deal with death as a normal event of life, the better they will handle the change. Dear Sweetie, Im Okay provides families with a resource to help children with understanding that death is permanent and the actions that occur after a person dies.
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Eva King lives in Oklahoma. She has worked with elementary-age children for thirty-seven years—teaching for thirty years and counseling for seven years. Ms. King has assisted children as they dealt with the death of a loved one and with the grieving process. She says, “My professional and personal observations have shown that when children understand what is going on, they are better equipped to handle bereavement and view death as normal part of life.”