Friday, July 20, 2012

Talking to children about the tragedy in Colorado

This article offers insights and tips from mental health professionals on discussing tragedies like the unthinkable mass-shooting with children at different stages of development.  Please be sure to click on the urlink below access and read the entire article. - IWN Blog

Talking to kids -- of all ages -- about the Colo. movie shooting
By Kathy Ehrich Dowd, iVillage.com

The Aurora, Colo. movie theater shooting on Friday that killed at least 12 people and injured dozens more -- with a reported six victims being taken to an area children's hospital -- is a somber reminder that no matter how hard we try to keep our kids out of danger, we can't protect them all the time. Although it's understandable to want to avoid talking about a tragedy with your kids, it's important if they're old enough to have heard about it. Here's how to talk about a shooting with your kids, age by age.

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