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How Do I Explain Death to a Two Year Old?
K.B.
asks from Dallas
My daughter will be three in December. We have recently learned that her godfather with whom we have a close relationship has terminal cancer. He was given a year if ...
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See all- 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 involv...
- 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 g...
