Posted in . Announcements • Tags: children, Death, emotions, family, funerals, pet ownership, pets, religion, transition
Dear MS,
Our Golden Retriever is almost 13 years old and her health isn’t the best. We’re wondering if we should start preparing our children, ages 3 and 5 for the inevitable now? Should we just wait until the dog dies? How have you handled this with your children?
CD
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Posted on November 11, 2008 by Michelle Schaefer • There are no comments, hop to it!
Posted in Death • Tags: Death, dying, family, funerals, miscarriage, stillbirth
There a several different “delicate” subjects which many parents dread approaching with their children. Death is one of these subjects.
As I write this, my grandmother is very, very ill. Today was a difficult day because in addition to dealing with my own grief, I realize that I must gently begin to prepare my children for the inevitable.
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Posted on September 18, 2008 by Michelle Schaefer • There are 1 lonesome comment