Preface.; 1. Why did my mommy have to die?; 2. What does dead mean? How do people die?; 3. Where was God when I needed him? How could God let my brother die?.; 4. Where is my person? What is heaven?; 5. Is my mom dying? What can I do?; 6. I am very sick. Who can I talk to about dying?; 7. I worry a lot. Will I die or will you die?; 8. Will I forget my dad? What if I forget him? How can I remember?; 9. Is it my fault my mother died? Did she suffer?; 10. How do other kids grieve? Sometimes I feel alone.; 11. I'm scared too. What can I do to feel safe?; 12. How can I remember with friends and family? Can I go to the funeral too? A final note. A Checklist for Children. For caring adults. Useful Websites and Children's Resources.
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Questions range from the general (e.g., ""What does dead mean"") to the heartbreaking specific (e.g. ""Why do all good people like my mom die young"") The author strongly advocates honesty in order to secure trust in children, who will have future questions throughout their lives at various life stages. This should be on the ready-reference shelf for anyone who works with children; it is brilliant in its honesty, sensitivity, and brevity.