One of the mums at dd's school has just lost her dad ,what do you suppose i could do to help her?

[XmastimePelvicfloorsandWine]

I know i can't do anything to really help her but there must be something.
I have offered my services as a babysitter(she has 4 dc)if needed.
What else could i do ?

[Miaou]

I would make up a meal (eg lasagne) in a dish you can afford not to see again (or put your name on the base with a permanent marker), and leave it on her doorstep for her or hand it over with very little fuss. And if it seems to hit the spot, do it again in a couple of days. I'm sure thinking about preparing food is the last thing on her mind. I would also offer to shop for her, if you know her well enough to know what she might like.

[Miaou]

Meant to add, how desperately sad for her -

[XmastimePelvicfloorsandWine]

Thanks Miaou that sounds like it would be appreciated.

[WendyWeber]

You mean the DCs dad or her own dad?

[GColdtimer]

I think practical help is a godsend at a time like this and like Miaou says, cooking is one of the best things you can do as everyone needs to eat but nobody can be bothered to cook. When my bf lost her husband a few weeks ago my MIL cooked loads of soup to put in her freezer, it was so welcome.

Also, as you have already offered, school runs, babysitting, lifts, etc.

[XmastimePelvicfloorsandWine]

her own dad,sorry if i have confused

[stockingfiller]

could you ask her if she wants to watch her dc's get her food basics (bread,milk sugar)
think the taking her a meal round would be a good idea!

[XmastimePelvicfloorsandWine]

She has said she is taking the dc to the funeral but i could offer to have the younger ones for her,good idea.