For Elementary Age Children For Middle School and High School Age Youth. Watch media 2. Why do you think this happened? ED:gff:031803. Tips for Parents …

Tips for Parents
How To Talk With Your Child About War
Our attitude sets the atmosphere Be calm and reassuring

In order to help your child: Emphasize that they are safe; review family safety procedures Inform that leaders have increased security measures

At home provide a safe, supportive environment Allow and encourage your children to express how they feel Be a good listener allow the child to do most of the talking Be attentive Acknowledge feelings Provide supportive feedback and reassurance

How to help your child deal with the extensive media coverage: For Elementary Age Children Exclude exposure to violence and drama ie dead corpses, bloody bodies, police with guns Watch, along with your child, students involved in problem-solving efforts that are on TV ie kids supporting each other, telling an adult when something is wrong Emphasize students working together toward solutions For Middle School and High School Age Youth Watch media coverage with them Ask questions such as: 1 What are your thoughts and feelings about what you have seen? 2 Why do you think this happened?

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