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Talking to Kids About Tragedy: Tips for Parents and Schools

As news of the Boston Marathon explosions dominate social media, television, and people’s thoughts and concerns, children across the nation are likely to have questions and concerns of their own. These resources offer suggestions and tips for providing reassurance and guidance to children when talking to them about tragedy:

Talking with Kids about News from PBS

A National Tragedy: Helping Children Cope from the National Association of School Psychologists

Talking With Kids About Tough Issues from Children Now

Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers from the National Association of School Psychologists

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