how to explain to a 4 year old

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my husband is currently in hospital under pallative care but also receiving treatment so im hoping there is some sort of hope but while visiting today was handed a leafet from st lukes about support for children with dying parent .i didnt think id have to explain he was dying i just thought if hes having treatment then theres hope but how do you prepare a 4 year old for death of his father 

  • Hi and welcome to the online community

    I'm very sorry to read that your husband is currently in hospital. It must be an incredibly tough time for the whole family.

    Macmillan has some good information on talking to children about cancer (link) which you might like to have a look through. Hopefully, it'll give you some helpful advice on how to prepare and what to say to your son. It can also be downloaded in a booklet form if you click here.

    Sending you a supportive ((hug))

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