Coping with Death: Munchkin

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Explaining Death to a 4 Year Old

Ok... We need to expalin to our 4 year old daughter that Gigi (Great Grandma) passed away..We have recently gone through a heart transplant and she understands that grandad has a new heart She was able to see Grandad while in the hospital and knows what being very sick means. One difference.. he's alive. She also asked me why we needed shots. *she just got one today* I explained to her that the medicine helps us stay healthy so we don't get sick. I am afraid we might scare her about hospitals and doctors. Has anyone had to explain to a...

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I Have a Funeral

I have a funeral to attend this week at 10 am and don't have a babysitter....