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Children grieve too, but differently than adults: 'Mom, am I going to die too?'

Children grieve too, but differently than adults: 'Mom, am I going to die too?'

Doctor Marguérite Gorter-Stam and grief expert Manu Keirse have written a book offering guidance on how to discuss illness and death with children. The authors emphasize the importance of using clear, honest language rather than metaphors when helping children process the loss of a loved one.

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