![]() ![]() Do offer hugs to dads as well as mums, if it feels like the right thing to do. ![]() Do express your sympathy and support, even if it's a simple statement such as, "I'm so sorry about your loss", "I can't imagine how you feel", or "My thoughts are with you".Understand, too, that they may not feel able to return your call even though they have appreciated your concern. When you phone, even if you only leave a message, they know that you're thinking of them. Many parents feel very lonely after a loss. Do visit, ring, text, message or email the parents, or send cards and flowers. ![]() Many parents want to show off their photos and keepsakes, but are concerned about others' reactions. You could gently suggest this, if it feels right. Do be prepared for parents to want to share photos and mementoes with you.This helps the baby to gain an identity and a place in the family. Do use the baby's name if the parents have chosen one.Whether a baby died in the womb (uterus), in the first few days of life, or because of a painful decision to end the pregnancy - a parent grieves for lost and unspoken hopes, dreams and expectations of the future. For many, it's a relationship that begins long before the birth, right from the beginning of pregnancy. But a parent's love for their baby isn't measurable in weeks and months. Some people think that a parent can only grieve for a child that they've had time to get to know. Do listen to what parents say about their loss and respond appropriately.Meanwhile, if you’re also shopping for kids in other age groups, we have gift guides for 1-year-olds, 2-year-olds, 3-year-olds, 4-year-olds, 5-year-olds, 6-year-olds, 7-year-olds, 9-year-olds, 10-year-olds, 11-year-olds, and 12-year-olds - plus the meticulously curated Strategist Toy Store, filled with all our greatest hits. Whether you’re shopping for a birthday or the holidays or any other day, it’s a list that keeps on giving. Otherwise, you can scroll through the whole list to get a full picture of what this age group is interested in. ![]() If you have a price point in mind, you can use the table of contents to jump right to that section. We then organized their suggestions by cos t to make budget-based shopping easier. To help entertain and challenge their exploding brains and bodies while nurturing their independence (even if it’s just while they play), we talked to professionals like Stoller, Williams, and Cucco, as well as parents, to curate a list of the best gifts for 8-year-olds. And when it comes to trends, Toy Insider senior editor Jackie Cucco says that “a lot of retro toys are making a comeback, with a new spin on them to keep them relevant.” “It is no longer about cooperative playing with me sitting with you, it’s me leaving you with these play items and you engaging in that play independently,” Williams tells us. Natalie Williams, director of education at the Miami Children’s Museum, says this age group is entering the early stages of autonomy and true independent play. And while you’ll notice these changes in everyday life, they will be especially prominent when it comes to the kind of things they like to play with. By age 8, kids are in the throes of “a tremendous growth spurt in physical, emotional, and cognitive development,” says child therapist Glenda Stoller, co-founder of Village Parenting NYC. ![]()
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