Why use words such as “death,” “dead,” and “dying,” instead of “passed away” or “lost”?
Words such as "passed away" and "lost" can feel gentler [...]
How should I prepare my child to see someone in a hospital, hospice, or other medical setting?
Children can be included when someone important to them is [...]
Should my child participate in a funeral, celebration of life, or other end-of-life ritual?
If a child had a relationship with the person who [...]
Can I talk to my child about suicide or drug poisoning?
Deaths by suicide and drug poisoning can also be explained [...]
How much information should I give my child about a death?
Be as honest as possible while using language appropriate for [...]
How do I explain death to my child?
If a child has not experienced the death of someone [...]
A loved one is dying. When should I tell my child?
Children deserve to be informed about deaths that are happening [...]