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How to correct what you told your child about death

My four-year-old keeps asking when grandpa is coming back from heaven and I made the mistake of saying 'soon' the first time.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Early attempts to soften death's reality create confusion that compounds a child's grief and a parent's guilt.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Children and grief — supporting young people?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.