article_snippet: For parents bewildered by the sudden outpouring of grief, here are a few facts to use as anchors in the sea of despair.
article_snippet: , how do parents cope with what may seem to be a completely over-the-top irrational response to a small change in line-up?
article_snippet: The last thing you want to do as a parent is to just think it's silly and to laugh at your child if your child's really upset about this because your child feelings will be very real to your child," Miller says.
article_snippet: If you choose to laugh at your child or tease your child about it, then your child's not going to tell you when your child's grieving about other things in your child life that your child's really struggling with.
article_snippet: A parent's job is to understand that they're sad, even if we don't understand why.
article_snippet: Your child might start wearing clothes that deliberately cover their arms and legs, or become especially withdrawn.
article_snippet: Miller advises parents to ask the children outright: Are you hurting yourself?
article_snippet: The good news for parents is that the trauma should subside after a couple of days.
article_snippet: You don't want to rush children
article_snippet: For parents, this is an incredible opportunity to show your child how to be more resilient."
article_snippet: Miller suggests asking your child to tell you what other positive outcomes might come from this.
highlights_snippet: Great opportunity for parents to teach parents children resilience .