Re: My dad passed away today, how do I tell my 6 year old?

Sorry for your loss

My dad passed away today, how do I tell my 6 year old?

so sorry for your loss.

I have a six year old he knows that there is a place heaven and he will get to see God there. I have told him before how my grandparents are in heaven because they passed here and they are happy there, and asked if we could visit, and I told him we couldn't . I also told him that they don't feel pain anymore now that they are in heaven.

Message edited 4/12/2016 9:14:20 PM.

Re: My dad passed away today, how do I tell my 6 year old?

I'm so sorry for your loss. I don't have any advice from the perspective of a parent, but I was three when my great-grandmother passed away, and my parents just told me what happened.

Re: My dad passed away today, how do I tell my 6 year old?

No advice, but I'm so sorry for your loss

Re: My dad passed away today, how do I tell my 6 year old?

i'm so sorry for your loss

My dad passed away today, how do I tell my 6 year old?

I'm sorry for your loss... Been there AJ was 5

All I can say is honesty. I posted how it went for me. It was rough but we got through. She still hits me hard with randomly saying she just misses grandpa. But that night we were honest and simple and patient. Answered her questions only if she asked. I didn't try to overload with what I wanted to say because she only needed and wanted the facts. Then just let her set the pace. She changed the subject to reading a book and I swallowed my pain and went with her lead.

My dad passed away today, how do I tell my 6 year old?

First, I am so so sorry that you lost your dad. I know firsthand how difficult it is. My dad. Died suddenly 2 years ago. DDs are bright and they knew he was gone. I told them he went to heaven and he has wings and now he is their special angel. I tell them that if they're ever afraid or worried they can send him a special prayer. They also pray for him every night.

Re: My dad passed away today, how do I tell my 6 year old?

I just wanted to say I am so sorry for your loss.

As for what to tell your son, I find honesty is the best. I've unfortunately experienced a lot of loss over the years, a number of loses when I was about that age, and I was always told the truth, went to the wake/funeral, etc. ultimately only you can decide what is right for you and your family though.

Re: My dad passed away today, how do I tell my 6 year old?

I am so sorry

Re: My dad passed away today, how do I tell my 6 year old?

I'm so sorry for your loss. I agree with PP that honesty is the best approach.

When my DS' grandparents passed away (within weeks of each other) we sat him down and explained it to him. He was 5 at the time. I will say, although he handled it very well, he did go through a period where he was terrified that we would get sick and die too or that everyone that is old is going to get sick and leave him. Just be patient and reassuring. It's a very hard topic for children to understand, but you WILL get through it.

My dad passed away today, how do I tell my 6 year old?

Thank you so much everyone. He handled it better than I thought. I am not sure if he just doesn't get it or if he knew it was going to happen. I did tell him Poppy was sick and may die soon. He has not seen any of us break down and I am sure that will hurt him.

Question....My dad is being cremated, no wake. His ahes will be buried in Calverton. We will be having a "party" after. Do I allow my children to come? I will not bring them to his burial as I know I will be a wreck. I do not want them to be afraid.

My dad passed away today, how do I tell my 6 year old?

I am so sorry for your loss. Regarding the get together after, I would let your children come. I think it's important to involve them in the family gathering .

Message edited 4/14/2016 7:04:18 PM.