Some will deny it. This couldn't have happened. Some will be overcome with tears. Some will become anxious. Each child will react in one of those ways over this particular weekend.
Experts tell parents to talk honestly with their kids.
Be available to take their questions and simply listen. And keep in mind, the tragedy needs to be explained in age appropriate language. Life Saving Cars General Motors and the National Safe Kids Campaign have teamed up to create what could be a life saving device. It's an alarm that would go off if a child or a pet is left inside the car during hot weather. You'll start to find them in GM vehicles in 2004.