The passing of a parent significantly disrupts a child's routine, impacting their sense of stability and predictability essential for their well-being. Surviving caregivers are urged to maintain continuity in children's routines to alleviate feelings of helplessness. Dr. David Schonfeld highlights the importance of predictability, suggesting that while complete restoration of previous routines may not be feasible, some structure and support will help children cope. Simple acts like reading bedtime stories in the same way as the deceased parent can provide comfort and familiarity amidst the changes.
Shortly after the death of a parent, it is helpful to restore some degree of predictability for children.
The closer they can come to keeping routines the way they were before the parental death, the better.
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