So what does a sick 3–5-year-old truly understand about their own death? They understand they feel unwell They understand routines are disrupted They understand adults are distressed They understand procedures can hurt They do NOT understand they can cease to exist They do NOT understand permanence They do NOT grasp the finality of their own death The followings are some of the practical tips you can use when taking care of a sick child. 1. Use simple, concrete language, not metaphors. Children

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The finality of death . My thoughts go out to all mothers who’ve gone through the pain of losing a child . My thoughts are with each person who has lost a loved one . It doesn’t get better. You just learn to live with it . NB: Not a pity party . Just a flash back to April 1 2008 | Jeridah Andayi