How to Talk with Children about Difficult Issues

With mass shootings happening so frequently in our country, and a tragic war going on over-seas, it’s hard to know how to talk with children about such difficult topics. The links below will open online guides that offer guidance on what kids might be thinking and feeling, and what you can do to help them:

• Parent Guidelines for Helping Youth After the Recent Shooting

• Talking to Children about Recent Shootings

• Helping School-Age Children with Traumatic Grief

• Helping Teens with Traumatic Grief

• Talking With Children About Difficult Current Events, from Mr. Rogers