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Woodcut of hell from A voice from heaven, the youth of Great Britain (1720)

Never too young to talk about death?

07 Nov 2013

Talking to children about death is a difficult and delicate task, but it is sometimes also necessary. While many adults shy away from discussing the...

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The Sick Child

Heart-Breaking History: Voices of sick children from the past

25 Apr 2012

A new study into the grim and frequently heart-breaking history of childhood sickness and death has opened a window on to a surprisingly tender world...

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