This booklet is intended as a resource for parents, child care providers, and other adults who must explain the death of a young sibling or friend to children and help them grieve. It discusses the nature of grief in children, the importance of allowing children to go through the normal grief process, common emotional reactions of children to death and loss, the unique effects of a sudden unexpected infant death in children, what children need to know when a SIDS loss occurs, how to seek support services, inclusion of children in funerals and family rituals.

Includes a table from birth to teen on how each group react to death and help guidelines. Also includes selected organizations that provide support and services to bereaved children, list of resources to help children cope with loss.

The booklet includes a table, references, and a list of resources that provide support and services to bereaved children.