My dd is 2.8. Yesterday we visited family who we see quite often, and their cat has died since we last saw them. This was a quite important trial run, as my mum, who dd is quite close to, is terminally ill. She asked where the cat was, and I tried to explain that he had died, because he was very poorly and no-one could make him better again (he was actually killed by a dog! - I see no reason to bring this kind of stuff up yet though). She was quite sad about this and was looking round their house all day to find him.
Are there better words I could have used? We've also discussed, at her instigation, what the differences are between boys and girls (I felt a bit more confident about this one but still not sure she got it, it has remained a favourite topic of conversation since.) I am trying to be honest, within reason, even if the concepts are difficult. Is that the best way? - she is my only, and I am on my own, so I have neither experience nor someone to bounce thoughts off.
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notevenamousie · 30/08/2009 10:00
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