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How to help our kids deal with tragic news

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Halton Guest Blogger

Tragic events take place all around the world and many adults are challenged to process what has happened. As adults we know these types of events are extremely rare. We will react in different ways and with a range of … Continue reading →

Posted in Children & Tweens, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Child/Tween, Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health for Your Teen, Keeping Your Child/Tween Safe, Keeping Your Teen Safe, Keeping Your Toddler & Preschooler Safe, Parenting, Parenting Your Child/Tween, Parenting Your Teen, Parenting Your Toddler & Preschooler, Play, Growth & Development, Teens, Toddlers & Preschoolers | Tagged #TorontoStrong, children, help children understand news, how to talk to kids, Mental Health, news, Physical Health, preschoolers, scary news, stress, talking to kids about the news, toronto, tragedy, tweens | Leave a comment
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