Politics, Global Crises & the Media
When big events happen in our backyard or across the world, it can be hard to know how to address these things with our kids. Below are some resources that can help.
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How to Talk to Children About Politics is an article from PBS Kids with some great tips and probing questions to ask children during an election season or really, anytime of year.
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Helping Your Students Cope With a Violent World is an article from Edutopia that shares strategies for helping children make sense of things they may hear from the media.
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How to Talk to Kids About Violence, Crime, and War is a collection of tips and conversation starters from Common Sense Media to help you navigate discussions with kids of different ages around these tough topics.
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When Bad Things Are Happening is an article from Learning for Justice on how to care for ourselves and those around us during challenging times.