How To Talk to Your Children , About the Crisis in Ukraine.
How To Talk to Your Children , About the Crisis in Ukraine.
CNN reports Vladimir Putin's decision to launch military attacks against Ukraine has many horrified at the violence unfurling before us on the television every day.
CNN reports Vladimir Putin's decision to launch military attacks against Ukraine has many horrified at the violence unfurling before us on the television every day.
The world is watching, growing anxious about what will happen next.
Children may not understand.
The world is watching, growing anxious about what will happen next.
Children may not understand.
War is complicated and ugly.
It can be a daunting task attempting to unpack that for young kids.
Here are a few helpful tips to better communicate with your children in these trying times:.
Turn Off the TV .
As part of the world devolves into chaos and warfare, adults may be pressed to keep themselves constantly updated.
But psychologists say, for the sake of your children's mental health, turn the television off now and then.
Be Open.
Experts say it's important to give your children context when you can.
If you have small children especially, watch it with them if you're going to watch, so they can ask some questions, and you can talk to them about what's going on.
, Wendy Rice, psychologist, via CNN.
Validate Fears, But in a Safe Space.
When conversing with your young, try to remind them that they are safe.
Experts say a feeling of safety should not be at the expense of invalidated fears.
If they say something like 'gee, I'm scared by this,' we don't want to say something like 'don't be scared.'
, Chloe Carmichael, psychologist, via CNN.
What they're feeling is actually natural, , Chloe Carmichael, psychologist, via CNN.
... so you can validate what they are saying like 'yeah, you know, this is kind of a scary situation,' , Chloe Carmichael, psychologist, via CNN.
'...but I want to see how I can help you to feel safe.', Chloe Carmichael, psychologist, via CNN
