When traumatic events that may make children feel unsafe and scared are in the news, it is often difficult for parents to find ways to communicate and comfort them. For many parents, it can be difficult to have conversations with children about topics like death, violence and crime. (more…)
Orlando. Las Vegas. Manhattan. A Texas church. It’s global. It’s horrific. Senseless.
This subject is a tough one to talk about with your children. It’s all over – on tv and social media. But the first thing parents must do is process their own emotions and control their own reactions. If you become frantic or lose your cool, your child may do so as well.
“Follow your child’s lead,” advises child psychologist Dr. Lidan Gu. (more…)
