When a Family Pet Dies

A Guide to Dealing with Children's Loss

JoAnn Tuzeo-Jarolmen

Too often a neglected subject is the effect on a child (and the family) when a much loved pet dies.

The world is divided into two camps - the 'only a dog/cat/rabbit' and the rest who understand the grief a family feels over the loss.

The subtitle of this book is A Guide to Dealing with Children's Loss and any parent should be prepared to help their child with their feelings of sadness - however it is not uncommon for adults to think they are 'protecting' their child by glossing over the fact of death. By avoiding the issue we fool ourselves into believing the children are okay.

This book will help to identify the way that children express their grief in emotional and physical ways.  So, in a nutshell, be honest, let the children ask questions and allow the child to say goodbye.  And don't be afraid of letting them see your tears.

A wise and easy to read book - a helpful little book.

£9.99

ISBN 1843108364

Jessica Kingsley Publishers