Talking to Children About Tragic Events

With the news of last weeks shooting quickly spreading across the nation and the world, it is likely that all school aged children are asking questions about what unfolded on Friday, July 20th in that dark theater in Aurora, Colorado. The following articles will provide a few tips for talking with your anxious child about tragic events:

How To Tell Children About Tragic Events – Vitals Spotlight

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Vitals SpotlightHow To Tell Children About Tragic EventsVitals SpotlightIn order to make this tragedy less anxiety-inducing for young children, here are some tips from Anya Bebe, a child therapist and parent coach, on how to tell them about the Color …

 

Talking to Your Child About the Dark Knight Shooting in Colorado – Huffington Post

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Talking to Your Child About the Dark Knight Shooting in ColoradoHuffington PostParents may worry about how to have a conversation with their child about this tragic event. I recommend that you frame it in such a way that you’re not producing unnecess …