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re: My Dad going to Hospice- How to tell a 3yr old?
Posted on 4/27/16 at 10:26 pm to bamaphan13
Posted on 4/27/16 at 10:26 pm to bamaphan13
I wasn't ready at 18. Age doesn't matter
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Posted on 4/27/16 at 10:27 pm to bamaphan13
Tell her the comet is coming to pick daddy up to heaven
Posted on 4/27/16 at 10:28 pm to Ancient Astronaut
Nice dickhead. Die
Posted on 4/27/16 at 10:31 pm to bamaphan13
My condolences to you and your family.
Posted on 4/27/16 at 10:32 pm to bamaphan13
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This post was edited on 11/24/16 at 3:14 pm
Posted on 4/27/16 at 10:38 pm to Chad504boy
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Paw paw going to heaven
That's the talk I got. I survived it. Your kid will too.
Posted on 4/27/16 at 10:42 pm to nc14
Yeah just tell the same lie that everyone else myself included tell our kids. He is going to hevean to be with all the cats and dogs we had as pets. The main thing is keep the stories alive at that age and beyond. I want my kids to know their grandpa even if they barely remember. I am sorry for what your going through and I will be a wreck when and If I go through a situation like yours with my dad.
Posted on 4/27/16 at 10:51 pm to lake2280
You won't, no one is getting out of this alive. It was an absolute beautiful time for me/us. No, we did not want to let go but I can assure you that he is more here than ever.
Posted on 4/27/16 at 10:52 pm to bamaphan13
Sorry to hear this for you. IMO, and for good reason, there is no need to explain to a child that young other than allowing her to spend some time with him.
Peace and strength to your family.
Peace and strength to your family.
Posted on 4/27/16 at 10:55 pm to bamaphan13
Sorry about your dad.
Posted on 4/27/16 at 11:11 pm to bamaphan13
"grandpa is real sick, and won't be around for much longer..."
it's a facility?
Mom had hospice at home, never heard of a facility doin it.
sorry to hear...
it's a facility?
Mom had hospice at home, never heard of a facility doin it.
sorry to hear...
Posted on 4/28/16 at 1:15 am to bamaphan13
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pancreatic cancer
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over two years.
One tough SOB.
This post was edited on 4/28/16 at 1:16 am
Posted on 4/28/16 at 1:26 am to bamaphan13
Sorry to hear about your dad. I lost mine and there isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of him.
But I honestly don't think a 3 year old will ever remember that conversation you have with her.
Just tell her and be with her and make her feel safe
All you can do...My prayers for you and yours.
But I honestly don't think a 3 year old will ever remember that conversation you have with her.
Just tell her and be with her and make her feel safe
All you can do...My prayers for you and yours.
Posted on 4/28/16 at 4:25 am to Errerrerrwere
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.
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.
Posted on 4/28/16 at 5:10 am to bamaphan13
Prayers sent. Much easier to explain and accept if done in a religious manner.
Posted on 4/28/16 at 5:20 am to ISmellMischief
At that age, just tell her Paw Paw is sick. Let it go at that and when time comes, let her ask questions and answer as if you were her age. Keep it simple. Little people, little problems, remember that.
Posted on 4/28/16 at 5:36 am to hg
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Is it necessary that you do?
My son was 2 when one of our dogs died. He still asks about her and he's 4 now.
Posted on 4/28/16 at 5:36 am to LSUgusto
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Explain that death is part of life. Don't traumatize the kid. A 3-year-old won't remember much about this event anyways. You have the 3-year-old's whole upbringing to describe your dad that he/she will buy into whole heartedly if yo
This is great advice.
Just remember - kids are a lot more resilient that adults give them credit for. Their reactions to life events are normally a mirror image of the adults around them.
My deepest sympathies to you and your family at this time. It's never fun to say goodby to a loved one.
This post was edited on 4/28/16 at 5:38 am
Posted on 4/28/16 at 5:44 am to Titus Pullo
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pancreatic cancer
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over two years.
One tough SOB.
Exactly. I had an aunt diagnosed last week as stage 4 pancreatic, she's was given 6 months, she died Monday. RIP to her and peace for your dad. At this age, their concept of death is limited, so advice here is on point. Be matter of fact, emphasize heaven as a good place, tell good stories about him.
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