Download free copies in English or Spanish at nylgriefguide.com or order hard copies. #NYLTips

New York Life Corporations/schools can also do more education to employees/parents/community members. Everyone knows someone. #NYLTips

When you hear about a teacher or other staff providing support, let them and administration know you value that type of support#NYLTips

Tell your school administration and school board you think this is an important topic for teacher education #NYLTips

Children are upset about the death -- not the question. You are just seeing how they are already feeling when you ask. #NYLTips

We don't like to see kids upset, but it's not fair to make them suffer by themselves. We need to reach out and help. #NYLTips

Don't say "How can I help?" Say "I can help!" #NYLTips

We should help children deal with their distress, and we can't do that unless we invite them to share their feelings. #NYLTips

Q13: First broach a conversation privately. A student might become upset- but upset can be ok when it is with a caring adult. #NYLTips

If invited to discuss the topic, children have many good ideas already about how to help their peers. #NYLTips

Start by talking to your own children. Then reach out to friends, neighbors and colleagues. #NYLTips

Start by asking them and showing them you care. That's usually enough to get the conversation started. #NYLTips

Grieving children and adults often feel isolated and different -- knowing that it's ok to talk does a lot. #NYLTips

Acknowledge that talking about loss can be difficult. newyorklife.com/newyorklife.co… #NYLTips

Check out After a Loved One Dies at nylgriefguide.com for tips on things to say (and things to be cautious about saying). #NYLTips

Here are our resources for supporting grieving students: bit.ly/YHGVRo #NYLTips

If they are struggling, suggest they speak with their pediatrician, teacher, school counselor, or others that can share resources. #NYLTips

And let them know you are there to be with them while they struggle. #NYLTips

Share your positive memories about the person that died. That will let them know it's ok to continue talking about the person. #NYLTips

Thanks, New York Life Foundation, for making this important topic a priority for the Foundation! #NYLTips