How to talk to young children about the Queen's death
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThe death of Queen Elizabeth II will touch everyone as the country enters a period of mourning. Many young children across the county will see and hear news of the royal death but may not properly understand what it all means.
They will likely be curious and will ask lots of questions about the Queen and death itself. But experts from Winston’s Wish warn that other youngsters who have experienced their own bereavement may struggle with this period of mourning. READ MORE: Queen Elizabeth II - an extraordinary life When talking to youngsters they suggest: * Use clear, age-appropriate language - don't say the queen has ‘gone to sleep’, ‘passed away’ or ‘lost’, this can be confusing to children who often take things literally.
If she’s gone to sleep, why can’t we wake her up? If she’s lost, why can’t we find her? * Explain what death is using concepts they understand.
Try this: When someone dies, their body has stopped working and they can’t be brought back to life. They are no longer able to do the things they could when they were alive, such as move or talk.
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