Talking about death with a child is never easy. Here is a selection of books to help you and accompany him in his mourning.
How to talk with your child about something that you yourself have trouble explaining and realizing? When a child loses a loved one, his parents often have a hard time talking about the subject. You have to find the right words adapted to their age, avoid metaphors that could scare them (saying that the person has “fallen asleep” can, for example, lead to a fear of going to sleep)… But that’s far from be easy! As often, reading comes to support parents in this complicated moment. Through the characters in the stories, the child obtains the answers he is looking for and is reassured. By identifying with the character, he discovers how to grieve and accept the disappearance of the person. The book also allows to open the dialogue, since the child will in turn be able to confide his feelings or express his questions. Practical books allow you to know how to answer all your questions: why do we die, will Mom and Dad die too, what happens after death, has Grandpa been bored since he is no longer with us… Find our selection of practical books, but also beautiful stories to approach the mourning according to each situation: that of a parent, a grandparent, a brother or a sister, a friend, or even a pet. This will allow you to find the right words, depending on your child’s age.