Ciacco, a licensed clinical psychologist and a certified school psychologist, explores strategies for supporting grieving children to ensure a healthy passage into adulthood. Drawing on the latest research in neurology and psychology, she describes the key stages of development and shows how a child's progress through these stages can be impaired by an early encounter with loss, which can lead to cognitive, emotional, and social difficulties. She explains the connections between bereavement, attachment issues, and social dysfunction, and suggests easy-to-use activities for intervention at each stage, including infant massage, aromatherapy, and storytelling. A glossary is included. The book is accessible to both parents and professionals. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)