My friend died today how do I help her 4yr old DS?

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My friend passed away today. She has a 4 year old and a teenager. I know the 4 year old well (same age as my DS) but not the teenager. I'd like to offer for the 4yr old to come over for tea to try to cheer him up but I don't know when to ask. Any ideas?

Get in contact with the remaining parent (I'm assuming there is one) and let them know you are happy to have the chid over whenever if they need some space. There is lots of paperwork etc to deal with after a death and doing it with a 4 year old around isn't easy.

Don't push it though, and don't do it to try and cheer up the child.

Sorry about your friend. don't forget you need to grieve too.

I think it's a lovely idea. At 4 they may well need just do some normal things, in an environment that isn't so full of grief.
Sorry about your friend. How awful for you all