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Sunday, August 26, 2012

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we are dealing with someone we love very much going through a very tough time related to mental illness. explaining this to the girls has been so hard. i always want to be honest and open in the most age appropriate way.

with a very perceptive and thoughtful almost 11 yr old that is often a challenge.

with an easy-going 8 yr old, a little easier.

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"Bright became dim.
Glad became gloom."

i love this book. virginia woolf is one of my favourite writers and her tragic end familiar. when i saw this over the summer i picked it up immediately. (the illustrations are so lovely.) i could not have guessed that it would be so relevant and helpful a few months later.

early light

hold your loved ones close. talk. "love, love, love."
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7 comments:

  1. christine12:59 PM

    hmmm. The Toot and Puddle "You Are my Sunshine" picture book by Holly Hobbie would be suited for a child younger than 8. I'll be interested to see what other readers suggest for older children.

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  2. house on hill road4:43 AM

    hugs, tracy. xo.

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  3. Tracy7:33 AM

    thanks erin. xo
    christine - it is on our bookshelf! (i had forgotten.) it is a good one. i think for all of us :) thank you!

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  4. BunkleLife8:19 AM

    Hugs and love your way. The challenges life throws...sigh xox

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  5. dina5:45 PM

    My friend is going through the same with her son. It's been shocking, heartbreaking, and a learning experience for us all. Wishing you wisdom, good words and a strong shoulder.

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  6. lisa solomon9:03 PM

    hug hug hug sweet lady.
    do you want me to ask my uncle about age appropriate things for this? he's a child psychologist.
    email me if you want.
    xx

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  7. Tracy11:15 AM

    thanks all.

    i may take you up on that lisa. we will see how things proceed. thank you so xo

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