Author: Meg St-Esprit

Many parents are unsure how to talk about the death of a pet with their children. Children often have not experienced death and loss before, and many do not yet understand permanence. Fortunately, there are some pet loss experts — and many helpful books — that can help families cope with the death of a beloved pet. As a veterinarian and mother of four, Dr. Stephanie Nelson has had a lot of experience with losing pets – and how to talk to kids about it. Her children, who range in age from 2 to 11 years old, are used to…