Explaining Pain To A Child
Small, honest words for the children who notice more than we think, and worry more than they say.
Family conversation guide · Estimated time 10 minutes together
A look inside
This is the whole of it. Nothing is hidden behind the download, and nothing is asked of you in exchange for it.
Small moments become lasting changes.
Who this tends to help
- Parents and grandparents living with pain
- Anyone whose child has begun asking questions
How to use it
- 1Say less than you think you should, then leave room for their question.
- 2Answer the question they asked, not the one you are afraid of.
Where this came from
A page like this one is a companion to the reading rather than a substitute for it. These are the Conversations it grew out of, whenever you would like the longer version.
One small thing at a time
Wondering what comes next?
Understanding tends to come before anything else changes. Sometimes one small page is where that understanding begins.