Thirteen parents who lost the mother or father to their child were interviewed, using semi-structured interviews. Participants reflect on their young children’s (3–6) grief, support needs, and what they learned from this trying time. The event scarred all participants. While some moved on, others were still struggling years after. The study uncovers difficulties associated with informing a young child, with a limfited understanding of illness and loss, in a life-situation where parents themselves are clinging to hope. While support is available from daycare, it can be better organised and structured. Proactive support that assists the child through illness and death relieves the parental care burden.

使用半结构式访谈对 13 位失去母亲或父亲的父母进行了访谈。参与者反思他们年幼的孩子（3-6 岁）的悲伤、支持需求以及他们从这段艰难时期中学到的东西。该事件使所有参与者都伤痕累累。有些人继续前进，而另一些人多年后仍在苦苦挣扎。该研究揭示了在父母自己抱有希望的生活情况下，告知幼儿对疾病和损失了解有限的相关困难。虽然日托可以提供支持，但可以更好地组织和结构化。帮助孩子度过疾病和死亡的主动支持减轻了父母的照顾负担。