Don't Miss
- Fragments of Bird Flu Virus Found in U.S. Milk Supply
- There’s an ‘Epidemic’ of Loneliness Among U.S. Parents, Poll Finds
- Infertility Is Rising Among Young Married Women
- New Rules Mean 3.6 Million Americans Could Get Wegovy Via Medicare, Costing Billions
- ‘Dream It, Be It?’ Study Finds Teens Who Focus on Life Goals Often Succeed
- Trying ‘Magic Mushroom’ Drug to Ease Depression? It Has Side Effects
- $282 Billion: What Mental Illness Costs America Each Year
- Black, Hispanic Americans Getting Savvier About CPR
- Kids With Common Skin Conditions Face Stigma, Bullying
- Science Reveals How Aspirin Prevents Colon Cancer
Health Tip: Talking to Kids About World Events
By LadyLively on December 4, 2015
Children will find out about the world’s tragic events, so the information might as well come from you.
The American Academy of Pediatrics offers these guidelines for talking to children about a world tragedy:
- Explain the event in basic detail, but don’t include graphic images or descriptions. Provide enough information without being overly frightening.
- Make sure your child understands that it’s okay to be concerned and upset, and offer support and comfort.
- Reassure children that officials are doing their jobs and taking care of people.
Source: HealthDay
Copyright © 2024 HealthDay. All rights reserved.