How to talk to your kids about tragedy
Ten Suggestions to Keep in Mind When Talking to Your Kids About Tragedy
- Be open and honest.
- Encourage them to talk about their feelings and concerns.
- Lead by example.
- Reinforce safety and security.
- During times when your kids talk to you with out much hesitation use that opportunity to talk to them then.
- Don’t need to go into detail.
- Ask open-ended questions.
- Listen to what they tell you they need.
- Be aware of how you are feeling and don’t expect them to feel the same.
- After the incident watch for major changes in behavior.
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