It has always been in Terri Irwin's best interest to make sure her kids are doing okay and not off in la-la land, especially after experiencing the tragic loss of their father. But when all else fails, that's when you visit a shrink.
Terri Irwin recently revealed she has seen a psychologist to help her and her children come to terms with their father Steve Irwin's untimely death.
The Crocodile Hunter's widow is concerned her eight-year-old daughter Bindi has been "too happy" since her dad died in September.
The 42-year-old met with a therapist to ask whether Bindi and her two-year-old brother Bob should receive counseling to deal with the tragedy.
She revealed, "I met with a psychologist and that's been a tremendous help for me. I asked him if everything was OK, because Bindi has been so happy. And he said, 'Why? Are you worried? That's what you are shooting for. That's what you want - a well-adjusted child who can handle a tragedy and see that life goes on.'
Although Bindi has been coping well, Terri admits Bob has found it harder to adjust to life without his father.
She added, "He really has had a much more difficult time and I attribute that to the lack of knowledge about death."
Shortly after Steve's death it was reported that Bindi would be following in her dad's footsteps and star in a wildlife TV series.
Shooting was set to start towards the end of the year, however, the proposed shows were temporarily shelved by bosses at the Discovery Kids network over fears it would be too soon after Steve had passed away.
November 29, 2006 - 03:15PM
God Bless you and your family Teri. My prayers are with all. May God be near and dear to you and all those you love at this time and always.
December 6, 2006 - 01:05PM
I felt my family was always part of your family because of Steve and the wonderful way he brought nature so lovingly and naturally into our homes via the Animal Planet. Now, I feel that a beloved member of my family has passed along with Steve's passing. I do pray for all the Irwin family and relatives - those by blood - and those by love that we learn to accept this tragedy and continue the work he was so passionate about. I think by doing that, Steve and his passion will continue to live in a part of all of us. My heartfelt wishes go out to his immediate family, Terri, Bindi & Bob. May life become easier day by day. Terri Keen Coffman
December 8, 2006 - 09:53PM
Dear Terri Bindi and Bob i bless that you are doin well and want to say how proud i am of you and bindi. Bindi is an ensperation to those how loved Steve and the wildlife. Even though Steve Has gone to heaven were he will be blessed and is looking down on you ,Bindi and bob everyone will always remember him and what he did to our world. He change the world heaps. There will never be another Irwin that will bring great pleasure to our world. Yourself and Bindi and Bob will be the ones that will carry his love for the wildlife with you. I have a family friend that is 4 years old and she wants to say a few words to her hero Bindi: Hello bindi i dont no how you do it but you bring great pleasure 2 me i want to be an angle so i can fly up to heaven and bring back your daddy for you and your mummy and brother i love you all lots Thank you.
Terri, Bindi and Bob good luck in the future and remember everyone will love you and remember all the great things you have done for us.
December 22, 2006 - 01:10PM
dear terri bindi and bob i talked to steve 2 weeks before his death i mean i emaild him and i told him that he was my roal model and i told him i was 12 and lives in texas by the usa and told him that i was eager to see him and i wanted to work at the austrlia zoo and that bindi was lucky to see the animas. and i always thought he was cool and a little cute but i feel sorry for his trachent acedent i heard about it on labor day witch terri should know about sicence she is from ohio usa and i rember my mom come in and said your steve irwin died i turned on the news and fainted with shock .i have a whole scrap book full of him .stay strong. and happy holidaysashley
January 11, 2007 - 06:07PM
bindi's cute
January 18, 2007 - 04:33AM
heyy bindi is so so so so so so so so so adorable she is my hero
i know this is a bit late but wen i heard the news of the tragic death of steve irwin i felt so sorry. i hope steve is happy up in the big place with the big old man. stay strong and keep up the good work bindi your doin great. i love u girly. terrii love u so much i wathced you and bindi on tele 2nite on that late show or wateva it is called.
stay strong. xoxo. ellie. leeming. perth. w.a. australia. xoxo
January 27, 2007 - 09:04AM
I'm speechless when it comes to this because I still can't believe Steve is dead.
R.I.P. Steve.
:*-(
February 7, 2007 - 06:22PM
Some critize Bindi, saying she is only singing and dancing and carrying on her father's legacy because she is under pressure. But that's not true. You can see it in her eyes that she loves what she's doing, and the eyes are the window to the soul.
February 13, 2007 - 04:57AM
I cant believe he is gone, it is just not right or fair..I have read his books & watched his dvd's & everytime I see him I cry because the world has lost such a great man, Ive lost a hero.
March 2, 2007 - 10:53PM
my best friends and I are so sad and we ever started a band on the day of hs death we have rased more than 100 dollers for austrlia zoo we all love all pets and wild life when my mum told me i cryed for houres it is not far we all have lost a hero and will miss him forever.
March 13, 2007 - 11:30PM
hey bindy its me kirsty well i'm 19 turning 11 u c and i coming to meet u in 13 days how cool is that
March 22, 2007 - 12:40PM
my heart went out to the erwin family such a tragic loss such a great man.he will be sadley missed but with all good things to remember about steve.take care erwin family steve would be so proud.
March 26, 2007 - 01:52AM
I love all irwin's, hehe
R.I.P Stephen Robert Irwin. :'(
March 30, 2007 - 08:02AM
hai teri namaste, this is archana frm keraka.we all will praqy for u.
April 25, 2007 - 08:46AM
HEY BINDI I JUST WANT TO SAY YOU ARE ONE OF THE LUCKIEST LITTLE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND POWERFUL GIRL I'VE EVER SEEN IM SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOSS. Bindi i have one thing to say just pray and everything will be alright especially for bob he is the strongest baby living without his father thats the worst person someone could ever take away from a little boy the worst. well Bindi im here in school and i have to let you go now ok. GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR TV SHOW AND WISH YOU THE BEST.
May 7, 2007 - 05:56PM
WHY?
June 10, 2007 - 06:22PM - jo cloud
terrie and bindi and bob
i hope u are doing fine.i watched steve all the never miss it.hopefully i will make it to his zoo it is importent too me.steve made live good just watching him.
June 28, 2007 - 06:08PM - Cindy
Dear Terri,
My thoughts and prayers have been with you and your two children since Steve's death. Thank you for carrying on with Steve's work. Please ignore any bad press that may come your way. You're doing a marvelous job with Bindi and Bob.
Take care of yourself.
Cindy W.
California, USA
July 5, 2007 - 12:25AM - Natarsha judd
dear Terri,Bindi,and bob
i will not just remeber steve iwin as the crocadile hunter i will remeber him as a hero to australia zoo and Queensland he was a very caring and kind husband and father he loved hes family dearly he died by doing what he loved best and did best for wildlife and hummanity i am very sad that he has passed away doing what he loved best and done best i have one word to say "CRICKY" your sincerly Natarsha Judd xo
July 5, 2007 - 12:43AM - courtney
steve was a great man he should rest in peace terri keep up the great work with the children steve would be proud he died doing what he loved best and did best 4 wildlife and hummanity i have 1 word to say cricky love from courtney
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October 3, 2007 - 12:00AM - Cathy
Words can not express how I feel for Terri & hers & Steve's kids. Bindi is doing great, I'm glad to hear that.Terri !! Hun I know it's tough. Steve was a fun person for you & the kids.I think of you all the time. I pray one day you will be Happy again. I Love'd yours & Steve's show I could see the Love you two had for one another. Terri, I hurt for you hun. I just got to think things will get better for you. God Bless You Terri, Bindi & Bob. Cathy
October 31, 2007 - 06:04AM - Becky
Dear Terri;kids
Ijust wantted to say that I think you are doing so well in regaurds to your kids. I don't know how I or anyone else that hasn't gone through what you have would of done. Terri I think you are a very strong and lovein person. Steve was a great man, and I know that your kids will be the same way. After all with parnets like you and Steve the kids will grow to be very smart and strong. My family will keep you and your family in our thoughts.
Becky
November 6, 2007 - 07:18PM - Lori ONeal
Hello Terri Bindi and Bob its still hard to believe Steve is gone ,Terri it looks like your doing such a great job with your kids,Bindi just amazes me how she talks. So grown up for her age you keep up the good work.and dont let anyone say otherwise.take care.Lori ONeal San Diego Calif.
November 21, 2007 - 10:46AM - soppy lou
steve was my rolmodle and i feel really bad that what has happened my friends think i am stuiped but he was the man that loved animals as much as i did i just want to say that i have also lost my father when i was 9 so if you need help with bindi then all have have to say is to make sure she feels loved by u and i am sorry for your loss
May 31, 2008 - 02:18AM - sirenita
I'm spanish girl and i want to express how i feel after this terrible accident.Steve and her big family from the Australian zoo makes the best from the animal word,show the human that their are our friends not enemies,and show how to love all the nature.I thing never ,never going to be an other Steve,but her wife and also Bindi are going to continue this work.One piece of my heart has gone with Steve.Stay good in heaven Steve.i love you and your family.
