Talking about violence in the news with children

Tragic events that occur in Québec and elsewhere in the world are reported in the news. We cannot always control what our children see or hear. Children are exposed to all sorts of information on television or the Internet. It can affect them and their friends in the classroom or elsewhere. As parents, the disturbing and violent content broadcast by the media can concern us, raising a number of questions:
– How can this affect my child?
– How should I react when a tragic event occurs?
– What words should I use?
– When is a good time to talk to my child about it?
When it comes to broaching hard subjects with our children, we sometimes feel powerless. However, it is important that we do because it helps them understand what is happening in the world around them. This leaflet provides some insight into how to broach hard subjects with school-age children at
home, as well as some helpful resources.

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