Grandparent Loss

The loss of a grandparent can be a very traumatic time for every family, but especially for kids who might not fully understand what is happening around them. | Children as young as 2 can detect when there is a shift in a family's dynamic, according to Dr. Shannon Curry, clinical psychologist in California. | She continued, ''Allowing your child to see the reality of your sadness can be an important teaching opportunity about emotional awareness.'' | "A child's ability to cope with the death of a loved one depends significantly on how clearly their parent presents the news," Curry said.