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Expert Q&A
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| By Jenny Lewis, M.D. Pediatrician | ||
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Our family's best friends are moving across the country. How can I help my kids cope?
One of the most important steps is to tell kids the truth and don't wait until the last minute. Telling a child a few weeks before lets them get involved in planning a goodbye party.
If the family will periodically return to the area, then set up a meeting time. If they have a fax, then the kids can send each other things. Set up a reminder system to call on birthdays, or send cards then and at Christmas. Periodic phone calls or e-mail are another way for kids to stay in touch – many 8-year-olds can use ichat, especially the new version from Apple that uses a camera."
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