Working with kids is not my forte... So, I've compiled the resources I've used throughout the years.

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​articles.

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Helping Children Cope with the Serious Illness or Death of a Companion Animal (printable PDF)

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Helping Children With Pet Loss

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The Tilly Project: Grief Resources for Children

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Support, Nurture & Love: Talking to Children About Pet Loss

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Helping Children Cope With a Pet's Euthanasia

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Being Brave for Bailey: Children and the Death of Their Pets

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Supporting Kids Through Pet Loss Grief

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audio/video.

How do we prepare and involve children in end-of-life decisions?

Ontario Veterinary College: Expert Interview Library

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books for parents.​

Healing A Child's Pet Loss Grief: A Guide for Parents

Wendy Van de Pol

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Pet Loss and Children: Establishing a Healthy Foundation

Cheri Barton-Ross

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Something Very Sad Happened: A Toddler’s Guide to Understanding Death Bonnie Zucker, Kim Fleming

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Children and Pet Loss: A Guide for Helping

Marty Tousley

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books for kids.​

The Invisible Leash - Patrice Karst

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Your Paw Prints are on My Heart - K.E. Manolas​

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The Forever Dog – Bill Cochran

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Remembering Oakley – Carl J. Schutt

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The Invisible String  - Joanne Lew Vriethoff

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Remembering Baymore - Peter Gollub, DVM

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I'll Always Love You – Hans Wilhelm

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The Rainbow Bridge: A Visit to Pet Paradise  - Adriene Raeside

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I'll Always Love You - Hans Wilhelm

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A Rainbow Bridge for Gus: A Story About the Loss of a Pet - Barbara Bareis Rigabar, Chris Sharp

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Dog Heaven - Cynthia Ryant

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Cat Heaven - Cynthia Ryant

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Saying Goodbye to Lulu – Corrine Demas

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creative outlets for kids.​

Activities for children are listed in the last section of the Show Your Story page.