Comments on: How Do You Talk to Children About Death? https://www.mamasmiles.com/how-do-you-talk-to-children-about-death/ Education, Parenting, Crafts and Family Travel Thu, 26 Oct 2023 04:09:10 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 By: Vikki Kim https://www.mamasmiles.com/how-do-you-talk-to-children-about-death/#comment-154721 Thu, 10 Aug 2023 21:10:39 +0000 https://www.mamasmiles.com/?p=22221#comment-154721 Your article deeply resonates with the challenging task many of us face in explaining the complexities of death to young minds. I appreciate the nuanced understanding you bring, especially the emphasis on the varied ways children perceive and process grief depending on their age and experiences. I’ve personally witnessed how a child’s introduction to death through the life cycles in nature can create a foundation for understanding larger losses in the future. Utilizing media, as you mentioned, offers a thoughtful approach to begin these discussions. I particularly valued your reminder about the importance of clear language. Euphemisms, while meant to soften the blow, can indeed create more confusion. The balance of preserving innocence while imparting understanding is a delicate one, and your insights provide invaluable guidance. Your piece is a testament to the importance of open dialogue on this subject. Thank you for your thoughtful contribution.

]]> By: Nicolas Desjardins https://www.mamasmiles.com/how-do-you-talk-to-children-about-death/#comment-131408 Thu, 16 Jan 2020 09:25:56 +0000 https://www.mamasmiles.com/?p=22221#comment-131408 Death is part of the life, but teaching it to your children is really tough. I remember when my mom told me that my dad died at the hospital, i didn’t understand the meaning of it at this time. It took me several weeks to really understand that i would not see my father anymore.

Your article is really well written, it made me feel good that you can’t control everything in the life.

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