June 14, 2016
Talking with Children about War, Terrorism and the News
by Vicki Straughan, LMSW Our nation faces complicated political issues, dissenting world views, and the continuing war on terrorism. How these issues affect our families is paramount to parents. A parent’s desire to be proactive in caring for his children during this unprecedented set of circumstances is to be commended. Following are some guidelines for […]
October 2, 2015
Tragedy, Trauma and Death: Talking to Children about Death
When tragedy and death strike as they have in recent news headlines, we adults often feel the need to protect our children, but that is impossible. With the age of technology and instant communications around the world through television, internet and social media, children can be witness to tragic and horrifying life events. Talking to […]
May 22, 2013
How to Talk to Your Kids After a Tragedy
By Kimberly J. Daily, MA, LPC From shootings and bombings to fires, tornados and other natural disasters, our nation has faced so many tragedies lately. Technology helps us to stay informed and with the television’s non-stop coverage of these events, we sometimes witness hours of stories, videos and pictures of devastation. We know our kids […]
