CYP Now - Children’s sector offers support to bereaved young people amid national mourning

Children’s organisations have stepped up their support for young people affected by grief and bereavement amid the period of national mourning following the death of Queen Elizabeth II last week.

Queen Elizabeth II was the patron of the Scouts among other organisations supporting children and young people. Picture: Scouts

Among those offering support ahead of next Monday's state funeral is Action for Children, whose parenting coach Ruth Duckworth is issuing advice to families, about how the death of the monarch may be triggering memories and emotions of grief among their children.

She is urging parents and carers to use “child friendly explanations” as well as keeping to family routines, limiting time watching the news and focusing on positive memories of those who have died.

Is your child asking questions or feeling anxious about the death of Queen Elizabeth II?

For some, this may be their first experience of death. Others might be thinking more about loved ones they've lost.

Find out how you can support them with grief: https://t.co/QkvqLzTVDc

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