It can be difficult to know how to speak to children and young people about the events happening in different parts of the world. The links below aim to provide some advice and a starting point to navigate some of these difficult conversations around war and conflict.
Right now, it’s difficult to get away from the news, but encourage them to reflect on how they’re feeling and think about things they can do, both to help the situation if they want to, and to make themselves feel safer and less worried.
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https://www.unicef.org/parenting/how-talk-your-children-about-conflict-and-war
How to talk to your children about conflict and war | UNICEF Parenting
8 tips on how to approach the conversation with your child and to provide them with comfort and support.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zqkfb7h
7 tips on how to help your child discuss and understand upsetting news – BBC Bitesize
More tips on discussing upsetting news with children and young people.
More useful links to support discussions on recent events with children and young people:
Don’t avoid discussing Hamas-Israel conflict with children, say experts | Children | The Guardian