Dave, I'm a little down the line, kids are tough. Not just tough, super tough. Tell her straight and do what you did earlier.I truly believe our children are given to us to teach us. They have an inherent knowledge. Just be calm and relax. She will guide you 🚒🇬🇧😎💜

haven't gone through it yet, but will soon probably.

i don't think there are words—just presence. i feel like you did a wonderful job <333

k.o.k.o.

I feel this deeply. Dad is gone, Mom is very unwell. My son is three. I mourn for what he will not have. And I use it as fuel to make his life fuller in other ways. It’s not the same, but we’ll do our best. 🫂

My 6 yo dog is terminal with cancer and telling my almost 3 year old she’s sick and won’t come back is not really registering to her, until maybe the time comes and she’s not there anymore. We Even read a book about dog heaven. I know dog vs human is different but we’re trying to be as straight forward as possible

Kids live in the moment, her emotions are tied in with many thoughts. Also there is a spiritual connection kids feel that is not yet closed off, unlike many adults, so she sees your sadness and that’s ok. She needs to know it’s you missing your mum and dad and how much you love her. Do something fun and nice together to remember them. Her physical connection of through granny but she will love to make it both of them. Kids are magical connections to the spirit realm. Enjoy life and make it fun 🤙

💜 avoid speaking too much sad things in life

She will know eventually

Make sure she has a happy childhood

Hi Dave, this is a heartfening story. Fortunately, I haven't experienced it yet. But sooner or later it happens to everyone. We all have to get through that phase. It's amazing how children manage to be so genuine in those moments. I have a 1-year-old daughter and I hope that this moment you lived will come to you as late as possible. But I know it will come. So get strong friend. This is life unfortunately 💪🧡💜

When my boy was 3 our cat died.

I’m not religious so I explained that once you die that’s it.

He had questions and I answered honestly.

He was pretty upset for a few days and then periodically for a few months.

In hindsight I think he was too young for the truth, we should have given him a gone to live on a farm type story.

That’s the problem with being a parent, you only get 1 shot at it with each kid.

🧡✨💙🫡