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reply to this positive I appreciated how gentle and kind Blueys father was throughout the process. I liked that the dad always remained honest, even though telling Bluey that everything will be ok would have been easier. Often, parents and caregivers can try to protect their children at all costs, and this can sometimes lead to children never learning to work through their emotions. Bandits response – I can see how Bandits responses can seem a little matter of fact and less nurturing, but I appreciate the honesty in his approach. I think the child was feeling happy because she was playfully copying her dad. I think Bluey is feeling calmer after she continues to try to make sense of the budgie dying. I think Bluey is figuring out how to process death in her own time and in her own way. Bluey recreating/replaying the day helped her make better sense of what happened. The episode taught me that some children process traumas differently than adults. In order for Bluey to make sense of what happened, she needed to replay the day over. The episode made me think of how hard it is for adults to process loss and death and how difficult it must be for a child to process death. I believe children process things differently and on their own time. This episode taught me how important it is for parents to lead in a kind and mature manner. Bandit was there to support and acknowledged Blueys feelings while remaining in control of his own emotions. He created a safe space for his daughter to open dialogue, which is an important part of a healthy child/parent relationship. If panicked or stressed, Bluey would have emulated her fathers behaviors. Kids are always watching and picking up our cues. I hope to learn techniques that can help children express their feelings and feel supported in a safe and trusted environment. I hope to help adults process their own traumas and fears and help them become adults who can help the younger generations process their emotions in a healthier and more open way.