How to tell a 3yr old about death

Anon Imperfect Mum

How to tell a 3yr old about death

what do you think is the best way to tell a 3yr old his father passed away??

Posted in:  Life Lessons, Kids

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Anon Imperfect Mum

Is dad a regular in his life? Or does he only see him occasionally?
That will affect your replies and how to tell him

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Anon Imperfect Mum

He was in our lives we were together, they were best friends

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Anon Imperfect Mum

Oh I'm sooo sorry :(
My sister had to do this when her babies were 8 months, 3 and 4
I remember watching her taking them into her bedroom to tell them and just knowing they would be different kids when they came out
My sister started to tell, and they said we already know, daddy's not coming back
I gave them each a teddy bear sprayed with his perfume and they held onto them for years
They are now teenagers and doing beautifully
You have a long road ahead, but just be honest, tell him straight and talk about daddy as much as you can, always
Huge hugs for your little family xxx

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Anon Imperfect Mum

Oh my heart breaks reading this. I hated having to tell my kids when their pet died. I could not imagine what you are going through. I am so sorry for your loss. No advice on how to break the news in sorry. But I wanted to let you know about an amazing item I have seen on Facebook.
"Wish u were here dolls" is a facebook page selling pillow-like dolls with daddy's picture. Something to cuddle when thinking of daddy. Sending hugs to you xx
https://www.facebook.com/wishuwereheredolls/

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