How to talk to kids about traumatic events
As you consider how and what to share with your kids, take a deep breath and recall that your role is to be the supportive, trusting adult.
As you consider how and what to share with your kids, take a deep breath and recall that your role is to be the supportive, trusting adult.
Hurricanes can be devastating, leaving children feeling scared, confused and helpless. As a parent, navigating their emotional needs can be overwhelming.
Teens spend a lot of time online, which can be harmful for Black youth who are exposed to viral videos of race-based violence on the Internet.
After an earthquake, there are normal responses which children, like adults, will have to the trauma that they have experienced.
It is important to understand how to help kids cope with a traumatic event, whether they are directly affected by the event, or indirectly affected through media exposure.