Final chapter: finding the words to talk about the passing of a loved one

Following the sudden death of her father, a psychologist and mum of two writes 'A Robin's Tale'  to help parents discuss the topic of dying with young children

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After her beloved dad passed away suddenly five years ago, chartered psychologist and mum-of-two Noelle Rock realised she needed to find a way to support her children around the death.

In particular, Erin – who’s now eight years old – had bonded very closely with the granddad she called Poppy Tom.