It’s virtually impossible to avoid the news media in our modern world, even if you’re a young child at a Waldorf school. And as adults we may at times struggle to understand and contextualize certain events in the world around us. We hope these links will serve as a useful starting point for ideas on how to discuss  troubling events with your children. Please also feel free to share any concerns with us as well. 

• Talking to Our Children about Traumatic Events in the Media (Tammy Fisher and National Association of School Psychologists)

• Talking to Children About Tragedies (American Academy of Pediatrics)

• Helping Kids After a Shooting (American School Counselor Association)

• Explaining the News to Our Kids (Common Sense Media)

• Helping Children Cope with Frightening News (Child Mind Institute)

• Helping Children Cope with Terrorism – Tips for Families and Educators (National Association of School Psychologists)

• How to Help Kids Feel Safe After Tragedy (PBSparents; Grace Hwang Lynch)