Dr. Michelle Golland: Now that the custody of Michael Jackson's children is settled, we can only hope that some healing and stability may now reign in the lives of Prince, Paris, and Blanket. They are coping with grief over the loss of their only parental figure, and they now have to adjust to a new way of living with their grandmother.

The following are some expressions of grief that Katherine Jackson could expect to see from Michael's children.

Children's Expressions of Grief

Questions: When kids deal with grief, they will ask many questions. They do this to try to accept and struggle with the process of the enormous loss of a parent. They will want to understand why and how the death occurred.

Shock: All children respond differently to grief. Some kids deal with the trauma by shutting down, and others feel free to express themselves.

Regression: Some children will regress behaviorally when the death occurs. They may begin to experience separation anxiety from their new caregivers. Some kids may want to be held more, and some kids may wet their beds or have other changes in behavior.

Explosions: Some kids may be overwhelmed by their feelings during the grief period, which can lead to explosive behavior. They will feel sadness, anger, and resentment, which could come out in very strong ways that seem out of character for the child's personality.

Kids experiencing grief need a solid, positive support system to maneuver this challenging time in their life. Here are some tips for people involved in the lives of children experiencing grief:

• Use reflective listening.
• Be open to differing reactions from each of your children.
• Be honest with the children about the situation, whether it is how the person died or where they will be living.
• Stick around: When you become a part of the lives of children who are grieving, make sure you stay connected, because many people are there for the initial shock, and then leave.

Dr. Golland is a USC graduate and a licensed Clinical Psychologist (PSY#16974). She works with adults, teens and is an expert in the field of marriage and relationships. Dr. Golland has given her expert advice on CNN, HLN, MSNBC, ABC, and Fox news. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and wonderfully exhausting two children.