2007-02-03 02:15:56 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
That is a hard situation. My wife died last March and I am left with two girls 13yrs and 8 yrs. I know it can be hard and trying to handle the kids when they are going through grief and missing their dad only would make things worse. Have you done anything for them to help them get through their grief? There are some simple things that I did with my kids at home that I think helped them alot. Since this is in the dog section, why don't you email me and give me some more details as far as ages, how long ago your husband passed away, etc. And I will gladly explain some of the things that we did that helped us all here.
2007-02-03 02:26:50 · answer #1 · answered by hartsock1 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm so sorry for your loss. Right now you have a storm going on at your house. Get some assistance until the storm settles and everybody can deal with things again. Those children are feeling what you are feeling only more. You lost a mate thaty lost a parent. Although they still don't have the right to be doing excessive acting out, or maybe you are more sensitive to it right now. If it gets to much get the help of your family or at thier school to cope with what's happened. Love them and hold them close and you can get through this, but don't try to do it alone. Right now it's to easy to just let go and let them run all over you , but don't do it. Reach deep inside and pull that extra strenght out that you need right now and don't forget to take care of yourself also.
2007-02-03 10:29:54 · answer #2 · answered by hoover1227 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Very sorry about your loss. I lost mine 7 1/2 years ago and I know you are going through absolute hell right now.
My children have all been the four legged fur variety, so I don't know what to suggest other than to just know that they are grieving too and may not know how to do that constructively. Perhaps some type of family counselling would be of help.
2007-02-03 10:52:04 · answer #3 · answered by team_bar1o 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry for your loss,it will be very hard for.........But you can get along by going somewhere silent,a park maybe,you could h-go have a picnic and talk with them.And maybe you could buy a dog or cat so that they can have a friend to look,.it's just and idea,,,,,my friend did the same thing...
2007-02-03 10:25:33 · answer #4 · answered by . 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats too bad hon i know how you feel i lost my dear hubby in 2001.. anyways hon you are on the wrong page these are animal questions.. but i will answer anyhow.. there are programs out there that help parents with kids.. family support program in carleton place is one of them.. they assign a family with a person to help them with their kids.. they can take the kids for walks.. give you time alone . give you time to go and do something for yourself.. just find the program.. its lanark family support program.. foxi
2007-02-03 10:25:47 · answer #5 · answered by psychicfiles 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Iam very sorry to hear about your loss you might want to get a family member to give you a hand. good luck.
2007-02-03 19:34:04 · answer #6 · answered by plynn_03 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are having a hard time dealing too. Just be patient spend lots of time with them and enforce any rules you've set down. If they aren't allowed to stay up late for example and they do, you should spank/restriction/timeout etc. Talk to them one on one after they misbehave. Explain to them that you love them and that they have to listen and obey you or you will have to discipline. Tell them how you feel when they don't listen and obey, open up about your feelings about dad/husband dying. Cry with them, hug them, love them. Let them talk too and listen. Good luck and God bless!
2007-02-03 10:23:59 · answer #7 · answered by lilmama 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i'm very sorry for your loss. you accidently posted in dogs. i just did the same thing. i posted a pet rat question in family instead of pets.
2007-02-03 10:33:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry for your loss you should go on SuperNanny for help.
2007-02-03 10:21:21 · answer #9 · answered by angelsloveslight 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not enough details. how old are the kids? did your husband pass away or did you divorce? it could make a difference on how your kids are reacting.
2007-02-03 10:23:19 · answer #10 · answered by Stick to Pet Rocks 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋