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melissa@blendedfamilypodcast.com

www.blendedfamilypodcast.com

Helping a child through the loss of a parent can be very difficult. There are many things you can do to help support your child/children through a traumatic loss like this, such as

• keep your personal feelings out of it
• don't speak negatively about the parent who has passed
• get the child therapy
• communicate with the child
• don't rush the child
• make a memorial space for the child in their room
• keep your child active
• talk to their teachers at school
• keep the child’s life as stable as possible
• teach the stepsiblings proper behavior
• making sure the stepparent plays an active role

Understand that the death of your child’s other parent is not only going to impact your child, but your life as well, and every member of your blended family. Your spare time, financial situation, and your responsibilities will be altered. This is a hard life lesson, but with an entire family's support, a child can still thrive.

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