Things have changed and we have all been plunged into mourning ahead of the Queen's funeral. This can be distressing for adults but confusing for children, too.
Like any major event, our kids will feel the impact. Stevie says, “The death of the Queen will be the first time young people have experienced national, and indeed international mourning of this scale, and therefore it is understandable that feelings of uncertainty, anxiousness and sadness may arise in the coming weeks.”
Stevie recommends listening to our frustrated children and reiterating that these changes are happening for children up and down the country: “Parents should validate any feelings of disappointment or frustration within their child, but also take time to explain the national mourning period in which everyone will be experiencing throughout the UK and the reasons why.
Trying to soften the news doesn’t always give a clear message: Stevie says it’s preferable to keep your expressions simple: “Parents may find it difficult to say the words ‘died’ or ‘dead’, and might want to use softer expressions such as ‘gone to sleep’ or ‘passed on’. These expressions can be confusing for younger children, as they may believe the person will come back or become fearful of falling asleep themselves.
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