Talking about death won’t kill you. Everyone needs to have those conversations since we are all going to die. We just don’t know when. It’s usually uncomfortable to talk about death, but it’s an important discussion to have, especially with young children who might not understand what has happened. And also with aging parents so that everyone is on board with end of life wishes.
Dr. Joey Nichols discusses talking about death at different stages of life, from kids to grandparents, and when we should be having these conversations and with whom. As kids mature they have different ideas and perceptions about death. Try to understand their stage of development before talking to them about death.
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