How to help your child when a pet dies<br>Tell your child right away. Sometimes people avoid telling children about the death of a pet right away because the conversation can be so difficult. When a pet dies, it is best to tell your child soon after it happens rather than avoiding or putting off the conversation.
People who avoid telling their child about a pets death are worried that the death will damage the child somehow.
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