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kimberkara
My friend died suddenly a week ago and left a husband and 3 year old son behind. One of the hardest things the husband has to deal with is his boy wanting his mommy. What does he say? Can anyone recommend a book to read to the boy? The family is athiest.
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It is going to be hard to explain death to a three year old. At that age they do not have a clear concept of death, and cannot see it as a permanent thing, they do not understand forever yet.
He can try explaining it in very simple physical terms such as, when someone dies their body stops working, the heart doesn't beat anymore, they no longer run and play, feel pain etc. He should avoid euphemisms, do not say mommy went away, she is sleeping, etc(as it may cause the child to fear going to sleep or having people go out). He needs to make it clear that she died and is not coming home(obviously more gentle than just saying that). He should also briefly tell his son why she died(if it is appropriate), for example, mommy was ill, and her body couldn't work anymore. Make sure he tells the child that people get sick in different ways and reassure him that a cold or flu will not make him die.
A three year old cannot grasp the permanence of death and therefore is going to be looking for mommy to come back. When this happens a simple reminder may be necessary, such as "remember mommy died, and she can't come back".
Death is hard for everyone, children often act out their frustrations with anger, tantrums, etc. He may begin to regress, act clingy, etc. This is all normal and understandable.
It is going to be hard to explain death to a three year old. At that age they do not have a clear concept of death, and cannot see it as a permanent thing, they do not understand forever yet.
He can try explaining it in very simple physical terms such as, when someone dies their body stops working, the heart doesn't beat anymore, they no longer run and play, feel pain etc. He should avoid euphemisms, do not say mommy went away, she is sleeping, etc(as it may cause the child to fear going to sleep or having people go out). He needs to make it clear that she died and is not coming home(obviously more gentle than just saying that). He should also briefly tell his son why she died(if it is appropriate), for example, mommy was ill, and her body couldn't work anymore. Make sure he tells the child that people get sick in different ways and reassure him that a cold or flu will not make him die.
A three year old cannot grasp the permanence of death and therefore is going to be looking for mommy to come back. When this happens a simple reminder may be necessary, such as "remember mommy died, and she can't come back".
Death is hard for everyone, children often act out their frustrations with anger, tantrums, etc. He may begin to regress, act clingy, etc. This is all normal and understandable.
What to get a 3 year old boy that is not a toy or clothes?
dgrgirl08
My nephew turns 3 years old but I don't want to get him toys or clothes. His mom said she still has new toys & clothes stored in the garage because he got so many from Christmas & last years birthday. They also live in a small apartment which leaves them little to no storage space in the apartment. What can I get my nephew that is not a toy, clothes or a boring gift card?
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books
paper to draw on & crayons (ask parents first)
blocks to build with
A fish for a first pet (ask parents)
music to listen to
a photo album & fill it with photos of family plus label it with their first names or what he calls them
books
paper to draw on & crayons (ask parents first)
blocks to build with
A fish for a first pet (ask parents)
music to listen to
a photo album & fill it with photos of family plus label it with their first names or what he calls them
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