Pets R.I.P – How to Speak to your Kids About The Loss of a Pet
It’s difficult enough for an adult in the family when a beloved pet passes away, and usually, adults have had to deal with death in some form or another throughout their lives already. It’s really hard to accept and understand death as a child, so it’s important that it’s done the right way. The answer is not to be put off adopting another pet because it hurts your or your family too much once they are gone. This is a common reaction to the heartbreak that the death of pets will have, but once time has passed, and emotional wounds are healed, you’ll get to give another pet a great chance at a fantastic and beautiful life. Sharing the Sad News Break the news to your kids in a comfortable setting. Only you know your kids, so you should be able to judge how much information they require based on how mature they are, and how old they are. If your pet was old or had an illness, it may be worthwhile talking to your kids before their death so that they are prepared in advance. Explain tha