Talking to Children About Death
May 9, 2008 by Anna Farmery
Filed under Practical Tips on Grief
Bereavement is hard especially when you have children and need to try and cope with their feelings. It is so easy to think that they are OK as they hide their feelings and “appear fine” The Washington Post shares suggestions from the U.S. National Library of Medicine when talking to children about death:
Keep your explanation honest, simple, and on a level that’s appropriate for the child’s age.
Understand that death can cause fears and confusion in many children.
Talk about it as openly as possible when they ask questions or if a situation occurs that requires you to discuss it.
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