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Situational Ministry · Grief & Loss
Find a path for your child’s age
Loss can bring questions, memories, and feelings that are hard to name. Choose the age range that best fits your child for a parent-led moment around a family loss, pet loss, move, friendship ending, or loss in the community.
Age-matched support
Explore ages 4–5Ages 4–5
For little ones learning that it is okay to miss someone after a family or pet loss, a move, or a friendship change.
Age-matched support
Explore ages 6–9Ages 6–9
A parent-led path for remembering someone, naming a feeling, and choosing one gentle next step.
Age-matched support
Explore ages 10–12Ages 10–12
Choose a 5-minute verse and prayer, a 10-minute guided conversation, or a fuller 20-minute parent-led path with a memory activity and trusted next step.
Age-matched support
Explore ages 13–17Ages 13–17
A teen-centered moment for making room for questions, memories, and a next step at their own pace.