When children are affected by any difficult loss, whatever the cause, what they need most is the loving care, patience, kindness, and ongoing support of family, friends, and caring others. When a child is helped to feel safe, reassured, and comforted, they can cope better with things – and with their grief. Grief is a normal process that helps all ages slowly adjust after a difficult, unwanted loss. Whatever their age or stage, they’ll react and grieve their loss in their own individual way.