Death: Talking With Kids About The End
b'Whether it\'s a goldfish or Grandma, every child will experience a death at some point \\u2014 and their parents will likely struggle to explain it.
Here\'s what to remember:
- Be honest and concrete. The cat wasn\'t put to sleep, and Grandma didn\'t go on a long journey.
- Don\'t overwhelm kids with too much information. They need time to process.
- Make sure kids know they\'re still surrounded by people who will love and support them.
- Don\'t be afraid to show emotion.
- When it comes to deathbed visits or funerals, tell kids what they might see and give them a choice.
- Keep the hope alive!
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