3.20: 5 Tips For Talking To Children About News

Current events are always tough, and it seems like they’ve been especially brutal and heart-breaking lately. Here are 5 tips for talking to children about the hard things going on around them and what they hear on the news.  If you can, prepare for the conversation with another adult  Start by asking open-ended questions Tell the truth, age appropriately  Center the conversation around your values Help them feel safe    Apply for the First Name Basis Communications Director position Join the First Name Basis Patreon Community Make sure to join our Patreon Community to take part in our monthly Q&A sessions and download the detailed notes from this episode!   First Name Basis Website   Join us on Instagram    Kids Health: How to talk to your child about the news   10 Ways To Talk to Kids About Events In The News   KidNuz: Daily news podcast for kids   CNN 10: Daily current event update for older children    Talking To Kids About The Violence At The US Capitol    How To Talk To Kids About Current Events And What They See On The News   Lifekit For Parents Podcast: What to Say When The News Is Scary   “Sleeper” by Steve Adams” and “Dive Down” by VYEN