We all know that routines are important for children to have stability and predictability while growing up. It's important for their well-being and gives them peace of mind that each day they will know what to expect. But that stability can be shaken when they experience the sudden or unexpected death of a parent.

If the parent who died was the parent who primarily took care of the children, suddenly the surviving parent has to step into a new role, and understandably might not do things the way the late parent had. If the parent who died was the one who ran carpool with other school families, suddenly the children might need to get rides with another family or different family members. Due to the surviving parent's work schedule, routines might shift to later on in the day.

So much changes for children after the death of a parent. This........

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