Few conversations feel as daunting to parents as explaining death to a child. Whether prompted by the loss of a beloved pet, the death of a grandparent, or a child's innocent questions about mortality, these moments require us to balance honesty with protection, clarity with comfort. The instinct to shield children from difficult truths often conflicts with their need for understanding and emotional processing.

Grief is a deeply personal experience, and for children, it can be particularly confusing and overwhelming. Unlike adults, young clients may not have the language or cognitive ability to fully understand or express their emotions, often showing their grief through behavior rather than words.