re: My Dad going to Hospice- How to tell a 3yr old?

Been through this dilemma before when our daughter died. Our son was three at the time. The advice we were given by social workers was to not "sugar coat" the situation but to let them steer the discussion.

Basically let them ask questions and don't offer a lot of details outside of those questions. As they processes the information, there will be more questions and the most important thing for them to understand is that this death and grieving will not effect their safety and security.

Kids understand and process way more than we realize, so be honest, direct and sensitive and they will be fine.

I'm so sorry about your dad.