Death and grief should be part of school curriculum, say experts (opens in new tab)

Schools should find room in the curriculum to talk about death and grief to help children cope with their feelings in a healthy way, psychologists and other experts have told broadcaster NOS. Talking about loss could prevent children from becoming overwhelmed by feelings of sadness and avoid problems later on, the experts say. Research shows over three-quarters of children under 16 have experienced the loss of someone in their family, or a friend. Children are also confronted with the death...