10/10/2026
Today, on World Mental Health Day, we are reminded that supporting children’s mental health means supporting the whole child, including their grief.
Grief is a natural response to a death, but it can touch every part of a child’s well-being, from their emotions and relationships to sleep, behavior, and experiences at school. When children have caring adults who recognize their grief, create space for expression, and connect them with additional support when needed, we help build environments where they can feel seen, supported, and understood.
For resources on supporting children who are grieving, visit the NACG's library of free resources at nacg.org/resources.