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How to Talk About Scary Events with Young Children

April Shepherd

How to Talk About Scary Events with Young Children

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How to Talk About Scary Events with Young Children

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If you’re like most people these days, your mind is at least partially occupied by some very scary events and realities. We are constantly reminded of the dangers and impact of a 2-year+ global pandemic. Stories of school shootings or gun violence plague the news. As a nation, we continue to grapple with the very real physical and emotional harm of structural racism. And now, we watch in horror as Russia launches into an unjustified war with Ukraine, intentionally targeting civilians. Emotionally, it’s a lot for anyone. For parents, caregivers, and those who work with young children, there are additional challenges as we consider how – or if – to talk about scary events with the young people in our lives. After all, how do you explain the concept of global health, violence, racism, or war to a young child in a way that won’t scare them further or make it worse?*

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How to Talk About Scary Events with Young Children

April Shepherd

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If you’re like most people these days, your mind is at least partially occupied by some very scary events and realities. We are constantly reminded of the dangers and impact of a 2-year+ global pandemic. Stories of school shootings or gun violence plague the news. As a nation, we continue to grapple with the very real physical and emotional harm of structural racism. And now, we watch in horror as Russia launches into an unjustified war with Ukraine, intentionally targeting civilians. Emotionally, it’s a lot for anyone. For parents, caregivers, and those who work with young children, there are additional challenges as we consider how – or if – to talk about scary events with the young people in our lives. After all, how do you explain the concept of global health, violence, racism, or war to a young child in a way that won’t scare them further or make it worse?*

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