There will be times in your child’s life where they will be faced with tough events or situations, such as bullying or loss.

It’s natural to want to protect your child from these experiences. But when these events or situations do occur, it’s important to help children understand their feelings and learn to navigate them. Moving through tough situations can help your child develop coping skills to deal with challenges in the future.

While every family will experience tough situations, you don’t have to go through them alone. Read below on how to support your child through some tough situations, develop coping strategies for the whole family and learn where to go for more support.