When your child asks, “Will our pet wake up?”… what do you say?

This guide gives you the exact words to use—so you don’t have to figure it out in one of the hardest moments as a parent.

You don’t have to guess, avoid, or worry about saying the wrong thing.

Created by a Certified Child Life Specialist and forensic interviewer who has supported thousands of children, this guide walks you through what to say, what to expect, and how to help your child feel safe, supported, and understood.

Inside, you’ll get:

• Word-for-word scripts for what to say when your child asks questions like
“Will they wake up?” or “Where did they go?”

• Simple, developmentally appropriate ways to explain death—without confusion or fear

• What children may think, feel, and ask (so nothing catches you off guard)

• Exactly what NOT to say—and what helps instead

• Guidance for preparing for euthanasia and saying goodbye

• Gentle ways to support grief in the days and weeks after

• Meaningful, simple ways to help your child remember their pet

✔ Includes the option to ask one personal question by email if something comes up and you need personalized guidance  

You don’t get a second chance at this conversation.

This guide helps you walk into it feeling calm, prepared, and confident in what you say.

✔ Instant download
✔ Easy-to-follow, script-based guidance
✔ 31-page printable guide