If you have children, take the time to explain to them as best you can about what is about to take place, and the changes that will occur. Young children should not be given complicated explanations. For older children, share your books and suitable videos. Let's not forget that our children can be just as anxious and fearful as we are at this time. However, little children adapt to the new laryngectomee unbelievably fast and usually want to try out the electrolarynx.
Some toddlers find toys to put up to their necks so they can pretend to talk like their loved one.