What to say to kids when the news is scary

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What to say to kids when the news is scary

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May 28, 2022

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The news can be devastating, and tragic events can be incomprehensible for adults — so how do we talk about them with kids? Child development experts offer advice on what parents, teachers and other caregivers can say to help kids process all the scary news out there.

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May 28, 2022

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