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How to Talk to Our Children About Uncertainty, Violence, and Current Events
In December 2021, amidst many difficult topics in the news, including school violence, the continuation of Covid, and others, Pelham Together hosted a webinar discussion about various parenting questions related to these topics. Questions were submitted by our community and the discussion was led by Dr. Sarah Bren and Dr. Emily Upshur, local mental health professionals. Below you’ll find individual clips of specific questions, as well as the entire recording. Click on any of the links below to be directed to the videos.
Video Clip #2: How can parents be honest about these topics, without sounding alarmist?
Video Clip #3: How do you adjust the message to different age groups?
Video Clip #4: How can parents help kids process reactions, and ease anxiety?
Video Clip #5: What are some strategies for parents to deal with their own worry and uncertainty?
Video Clip #6: How can we teach younger kids to be proactive if they encounter something disturbing?
Video Clip #7: What can our community and parents do to help children process their emotions?
Full Video: How to Talk to Our Children About Uncertainty, Violence, and Current Events