Cole’s Life
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Taylorvalle :
Let them talk about it as much as possible. They might say the same things over and over, as they are just trying to process. I’m agnostic, so I talked to my son about all the different beliefs of afterlives (heaven, nothingness, reincarnation, the collective, etc). Movies like Soul, Book of Life and Coco also gave awesome perspectives of death, grieving and afterlife. I also talked about the seasons and plants: how just like the beautiful flowers bloom in the summer, they die in the fall and through the seeds come back to life in the spring. That everything comes to an end eventually. Take care, it’s a hard convo to have with littles ❤️🩹
2025-10-05 19:14:20
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Autumn Journal :
My grandson lost hours great grandpa almost a year ago and he still talks about it randomly. Says things like “this is what Grampy’s grave looks like” out of the blue. Let them talk. Don’t lie. Don’t over explain. @
2025-10-05 21:06:03
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Cat :
Just keep in mind that they might not react like you expect - I lost my grandma around that age but I didn’t process it until years later.
2025-10-06 11:28:34
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Danielle W :
My heart is with you 💕 it’s never easy.
2025-10-05 18:46:12
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wonderwowman1977 :
let em talk. it hurts but can also help. be honest with them!
2025-10-05 22:30:06
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EverythingFreidaFluffy :
I've worked as a tutor for many years and have a list of children's books I keep for reference for parents. Love Ida is a wonderful one and you can find a read a loud on YouTube. If you'd like more suggestions please let me know and I'll share I don't want to overwhelm. My sincerest condolences to you and the family. 💙
2025-10-06 02:34:02
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Dr. H :
There's a lot of great picture books to start conversations/help them understand
2025-10-05 20:18:19
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Lindsey :
Be as honest and show your own emotions! It really shows them how human you are too!!! But just support and explain in the best way possible
2025-10-05 22:12:56
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camillemcnichols18 :
My dad used to read a book to my sister after my brother passed called “The Fall of Freddie the Leaf” it’s a bit of an older book but it might helpful for young kiddos!
2025-10-06 19:31:49
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mbc123 :
I wish I knew. My best friend (my grandma) passed when my daughter was two months old and we always talked about her. Now at 4, she’s always asking about her and talking about her being in heaven, but is confused on why she died but my other grandma is alive.
2025-10-05 16:10:56
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genesis marie💓🌷 :
idk just here to say i hope you’re okay! im sure it’s not easy on you either 🥹❤
2025-10-05 16:15:08
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Melissa 💛 :
I haven’t read the specific book but there’s a company that makes books about hard topics for kids. I collaborated with them a few years ago. It’s called “A Kids Co”. They used to have a book called “a little book about grief” and I know there’s one on their website now that is “a kids book about death.” I have 4 of their books about racism, activism, bravery, and culture and I adore them. Praying for you and your kids, sending you lots of love and healing.
2025-10-07 01:18:12
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jules 🤍🌙 :
while you figure it out: i’m sorry that someone you love passed, momma, and i’m proud of you for navigating it with your kids at the forefront
2025-10-06 09:06:35
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Hannah Skudstad | Motherhood :
We always tried to be as honest as possible. My grandma died a year ago when my daughters were the same age as your boys. We explained that when peoples’ bodies get older, they start to not work as well and she died. We are Christians as well, so with that we held the context that Grandma loved Jesus, so while her body got worn out, we know where she is & her body is fully healed. We also still talk about her and memories of her all the time!
2025-10-05 21:54:59
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danibri.reads :
I'm sorry for your loss. My mom just passed away and my kids are also 2&4 and it's going to be a lot of repeating yourself explaining what happened. We said gramma has a disease and she died and explain heaven and Jesus (or whatever you believe in). My 4 yo needed to hear that she died to understand she won't be coming back as harsh as it sounds and we avoided saying sick because we didn't want to scare them when they inevitably got sick
2025-10-06 00:27:44
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Jackie Pintar :
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2025-10-05 16:41:00
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Libbayeee :
I am not a parent by any means. Just someone passing through. I’m very sorry for your loss. As someone who has worked with children, I would try to make it a positive experience. “Pap went to heaven to be with God.” “God really missed your pap and wanted to be with him again” (obviously if you aren’t religious dont go down this path) allow them to be sad. But that’s just me and the path I plan to take in the future:)
2025-10-05 16:13:19
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