Dads' yarn: talking to your kids about death

A free laid-back session for dads to get a handle on how to talk to kids about death - and what to say when they ask the tough questions.

Sooner or later, your kids will ask about death. Maybe a grandparent gets sick, a pet dies, or it just comes out of nowhere from the back seat on the way to footy. Most of us were never shown how to handle that conversation and it can catch you completely off guard.

This is a chance to sit down with other dads and get a game plan. No lectures, no PowerPoint and no therapy-speak. Just a casual chat sharing what works, what doesn't and how to handle the heavy stuff without freezing up.

What to expect:

• A relaxed, informal setup with other local dads.
• Practical, no-nonsense ways to explain death to kids at different ages.
• Ideas for handling the tough out-of-the-blue questions.
• How to manage your own discomfort so you can step up for your kids.

What you’ll walk away with:

• Real words you can actually use, a bit more confidence for when the moment comes and the knowledge that you’re not the only dad finding this tricky.