how do you explain death to a child

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A kid’s wrong answer to this riddle went viral. It shows a lot about how we process death.

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11/29/2023
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

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