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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, do not drop it. Tell your kids that not only is it okay to talk about somebody who's died, but that it's a great way to keep their memory alive, by sharing stories about them. A person's death should not be a taboo subject.

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Agreed. First off, I am sorry for your loss.  I remember when my mother died, my dad had gone first, my brother and I just looked at each other and said we are now the oldest generation. Scary.  As for your children, yes, let their school counselor know if you haven't. Some of them may do grief groups, if not, they can at least talk to them individually and/or give you referrals if you feel they need more. Help them pit together a memory book about her, it will help process what happened and will be a way to remember the good times.  A wonderful book for explaining death is Lifetimes.  It speaks to how everything has a beginning and an end, and in between is living. Beautiful pictures, beautiful message.[/quote]

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