From the author: Recommendations for parents of children of senior preschool and primary school age. Children always experience the loss of a loved one, but this does not always happen in a form understandable to others. A child's goy is characterized by delay, surprise, secrecy, and unevenness. Their grief often has a wave-like character, when a surge of emotions and a flow of tears are replaced by relative calm. Children experience grief very unevenly and tend to express their sadness sporadically over long periods of time. Members of a family in which a child has faced death must: Treat the child’s inappropriate reactions (laughter, high spirits, cheerfulness) with understanding. The child may still have hope for the return of his beloved parent. Let the child cry out his grief, since tears best relieve tension and help cleanse the psyche. Remember that a preschool child is not capable of sadness the way adults do. A preschooler's experiences may be intense, but he is not able to maintain them for a long time. Do not hide your feelings about the loss of a loved one from your child. Let the baby see how hard it is for you, that you also suffer. Paying tribute to the well-lived life of a loved one is a powerful educational moment that should not be missed. If a child asks you about a deceased relative, know that these questions are very important for him, do not brush aside everyday matters. If it is customary in your family to ask in difficult moments to God, then do it. The religious worldview of family members will help the child in accepting the grief that has occurred. Help from close relatives will be very helpful. On ritual farewell days, the very presence of people who came to honor the memory of the deceased helps the child to cope with grief more easily.