Cousin passed away how should I explain it to my children 2,3?

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I will be leaving the state for a few days to attend my cousins funeral he passed away Xmas day sudden heart attack he was 34 years old we were close. I am having a hard time leaving my two small children at home with daddy they are 2 and 3 years old my 3 year old is as smart as a whip. Do I tell her about my cousen and what do I say , Why am I leaving for a few days? Our family pet passed away a few months ago she knows she is in heavan with the angels yet she still questions the whole thing. Help this mommy feel at ease leaving her pride and joy.

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Thank you all so much, I wish I had more time before I left I would get a book about angels for her I will get one when I come back great idea this will be good for her

michiganmommyx3 · Accepted Answer

We have dealt with a lot of death this year in our family and I have a 4 year old that I have been trying to explain all this too....
Just be honest and let them know that everyone is born and lives on earth, and everyone who is living at some points dies ( I am religious and believe in Heaven) so I tell my children that we try to live our lives the best we can and be good people and love God so when it is our turn to die, we get to be carried to Heaven by angels, and Meet Jesus who is  so wonderful!
I always tell my kids stories of Jesus so they know he is good and tat there is no pain or bad things in Heaven, and it is not a bad lace to go , but where we all want to go.

Good Luck this can be a tough one I know (((HUGS)))

Marc · Answer

First of all, I'm sorry for your loss. 
Ok, cut to the chase.
When I was little and a family member passed away,  I was told he went to visit Mr.  Rogers.  Maybe you could relate to your 2 and 3 y&#92;o's about the death by saying your cousin went to visit their pet, or hero, etc.

Actually it&#39;s Ashley! · Answer

Tell her the truth- to be honest no matter how you explain it at this age she isn't going to FULLY understand. You might want to explain death to her (Auntie died, and means... she isn't going to be coming back-) Make sure to tell your children that there is NOTHING TO BE AFRAID OF. But most importantly don't lie. It only makes things worse. Just keep it simple and truthful.

Anonym · Answer

You tell them the truth in words a small child can understand.  Do you have a faith?  If you do, this is a good time to incorporate your religios beliefs on death to them in words they can understand......be strong Mommy, you can do this!!!

Cousin passed away how should I explain it to my children 2,3?

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