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Preparing Child for Loss of a Pet
Oct 8, 2009 ... The kids never brought up the fact that the cat was gone when they went back ... Seeking Advice on How to Tell 3 Year Old That Our Dog Died ...
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- We just went through this with one of our cats and it was horrible. I am so sorry that you are going through this. It happened so fast. My sister in law's dog and my...
- I remember this happening with our family cat. I have a daughter is just turned 5 and is autistic, so you can imagine my dilemma. I'm sorry you have to go through th...
- L., the best way to prepare a child that young for the death of a family pet is to talk to her about pet heaven. It is best illustrated at the website www.rainbowbridg...
How to Address Death of a Grandparent?
Aug 31, 2009 ... just be honest kids know when you are making stuff up they may not ... You Tell a 5 Yr Old and a 3 Yr Old That Their Great Grandfather Died ...
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- I'm sorry for your loses and will keep you and your family in prayer as you go through this difficult time. But as far as telling your son, I would just tell him that ...
- I'm sorry for the loses you and your family have encountered. I lost my father 4 months ago unexpectdly. My daughter is almost 5, we didn't know how to handle this eit...
- just be honest, kids know when you are making stuff up, they may not understand but they know, and it is best to tell them sooner than later, my grandfather dies when ...
Explaining Death
Do NOT tell your kids that she is sleeping, they will not want to sleep ... When my grandfather died I told my son that he went to be with God and that God ...
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- When explaining this to my children we got out a glove and put our hand inside and wiggled our finger. SHowing the children that in order for that glove to move, our h...
- I love the book, The Fall of Freddie the Leaf. Check it out!
- Nothing can make this conversation easy, but if your family has a belief in God it actually can help the children understand it more readily. From the time my childre...
How Do I Explain Death to a Two Year Old?
I just had our dog put down and I have 4 young kids. ... Please dont tell her that he went to sleep. I have know several children who were afraid to go to ...
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- I don't know what to say, but I did once hear really good advice on what NOT to say...never tell her that he "went to sleep and never woke up" or any variation involvi...
- Hi - I'm a cancer survivor. Two year olds tend to blurt things out so I wouldn't attempt to explain death to her at this point. Perhaps you should explain to her that ...
- Dear K., First let me say that I am sorry for you and your families pain at this difficult time. As for your 3yr old, let things go for now and take some time to gu...
Explaining Death to a Three Year Old
I can say my kids were 16 mos and 3 1/2 when our dog died. ..... When the time comes and she passes away, I will tell my kids the same thing. ...
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- We just had to explain the concept of death to my four year old, although it was for a different reason. We lost a dog. But what seemed to work well with her was tel...
- I would talk to him and explain your beliefs to him. I would take him to the funeral because death is part of life. Birth happens and so does death. He will talk ab...
- First, I wouldn't take him to the funeral. I think it is a little traumatic for a 3 yr old to see a dead body. As he gets older and understands death, then he can st...
Anyone See "Marley and Me"
I just returned from seeing "Marley and Me" and let me tell you, .... I wouldn't take little kids to see the movie. The dog dies at the end and the movie ...
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- I have not seen the movie because I know that in the book the dog dies. I am a real pet lover and recently lost a yellow lab so chose not to see it. With children that...
- I saw Marley and Me with my 3 boys that are 7,9 and 10. It was a really cute movie, but defiantely more for adults then kids. There were scenes that were funny and c...
- Because of the age of your children I would recommend you take them to see something else for your first outing. My kids are older and haven't expressed interest in s...
Child Obsessed with Death
Kids are like human sponges they soak everything up But you have to give ..... How Do You Tell a 5 Yr Old and a 3 Yr Old That Their Great Grandfather Died ...
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- I think it is due to her age. She is coming into the realization about life and death. I have a 7 year old and she went thru that very strong when she was 6 and we did...
- S., The counselor will be able to do play therapy with her and such. Seems like you are saying everything I would. My daughter went to her granddads funeral a coupl...
- Maybe the pastor of your church or just let her talk and talk to you until she seems to be satisfied with your answers. It is best not to keep changing the subject on ...
How to Prepare My Child for the Loss of Our Family Dog!
BUT IT NEVER OCCURED TO ME AS A KID THAT ANIMALS WOULD DIE ANY OTHER WAY..WELL NOT MY DOG ANYWAY. AND NO ONE EVER REALLY TOOK THE TIME TO TELL ME THAT ONE ...
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- OK I REMEMBER WHEN I WAS 10 AND OUR FAMILY DOG DIED. MY FAMILY GOT HIM BEFORE I WAS EVEN BORN. HE WAS A MEMBER OF OUR FAMILY BY ALL MEANS...JUST LIKE YOUR DOG. I REMEM...
- M., Our beloved dog Chloe became ill with cancer a couple of years ago. We had her all of Andy's life (he was 11 when we had to put her down) and the other boys wer...
- I have lost 2 very close family pets in my 27 years. They were members of the family...not just animals. Just tell her the same thing you'd tell her if were a human ...
Putting a Family Pet to Sleep
My kids were older so this was important and I don't know about you, but when I lose a pet .... Seeking Advice on How to Tell 3 Year Old That Our Dog Died ...
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- I'm so sorry that you're going through this. Just tell your daughter that your dog went to heaven where the dog isn't in pain, & he/she can run & play again. Then ...
- Hi, Our lab died last summer. He was sick as well. I told my daughter (who was 5 at the time) that he went to live with Jesus. Even at 2 I believe she would have...
- I had to put my cat to sleep recently for the same reasons. I waited to long hoping new meds would help. My two year old saw our cat get really bad over night. It w...
How to Help a 3 1/2 Year Old Cope with the Death of His First Pet
Little kids are resiliant when it comes to death so after a few days don't be surprised if ... Dog Just Died,how Can I Make It Easier for My 6 Year Old? ...
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- I received an email a while back with an amazing story. A child lost her pet (dog) and they sat down and wrote a letter to God and included a picture of the pet. They...
- I agree with the answer below me, make a box of memories. don't worry too much about it, it's a part of life and it was bound to happen sooner or later. He will either...
- I read an article once that stuck with me. It said that when a child's pet dies, you should create a little scrapbook or photo album of the dog. You could also just cr...
