Advice for Talking about War and Conflict

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.

 

 

https://www.unicef.org/parenting/how-talk-your-children-about-conflict-and-war

How to talk to your child 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

a teenager and her mum sat on a sofa having a serious conversation

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

Friday briefing: Explaining conflict to young people is hard – but can help with their resilience | World news | The Guardian

Statement from Anna Freud on Israel-Gaza | Anna Freud

 

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