The parents of a 4 year old daughter must tell her that her newborn baby sister has died. Considering the cognitive understanding of the child, they should
a. explain the situation without using the word "died"
b. not let the child see the parents are upset
c. provide opportunities for repetitive explanations
Answer: c. provide opportunities for repetitive explanations
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