Children and loss
How to Explain Death to a Child: An Age-by-Age Guide
Guide to explaining death to children aged 3 to 16: what to say, what to avoid and how to support childhood grief. With specific phrases by age group.
Children and loss
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There is no perfect way to explain to a child that someone has died: if you feel lost searching for the words, that is completely natural. Every child understands loss according to their age, and their grief is just as real as an adult's. If the pain becomes too much for you, free psychological support is available; the Teléfono de la Esperanza (717 003 717) responds to emotional crises 24 hours a day. Here you will find what to say from ages 3 to 16 · which phrases to avoid · whether to take the child to the wake · when to consult a professional.