Talking to Kids about Difficult Topics

We are living in some uncertain times and sometimes, it is hard to know how to answer our kids' questions. Here are some links that might help:

Resources for Grieving Children:

Grief Support for Parents & Caregivers | Dougy CenterWe offer resources for the kids in your life who are grieving the death of a sibling, parent, or other caregiver, plus support for yourself.

Developmental-Responses-to-Grief-ages-2-18-2.0.pdf

How to Talk to Kids About School Shootings - Child Mind InstituteFinding proactive ways to deal with anxiety over school shootings. What to say to kids who might be feeling worried, and what to do about your own anxiety.

How should parents and teachers talk to kids about the Israel-Hamas war? Here’s what some experts recommend. - The Boston GlobeSome of the suggestions include keeping conversations age appropriate, prioritizing empathy, and doing some background research.

How to Talk to Kids About Difficult SubjectsIn a world where even little kids learn about horrific subjects, it's important for parents to put things in perspective, field questions, and search for answers together. Advice from Common Sense Media editors.

How to Talk to Kids about Tough TopicsSchool shootings, natural disasters, political turmoil, epidemics… these and other distressing events are common headlines in our current world. Today, many kids have ready access to information 24…

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