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How to explain the death of a family member to a 5 year old?
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Be truthful: Tell the truth and be simple but direct. Understand that 5 year old children will often personalize certain details and relate circumstances to themselves (creating confusion and guilt). This age group typically does not have a good understanding of the permanency of death. Symptoms of grieving can include regression, tantrums, clinging and magical thinking.
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