Posted: March 25th, 2011 by Michele Borba Parenting advice I
shared on the TODAY show on how to talk to kids about troubling
news and reduce their fears and jitters about world events
Tsunamis. Radiation leaks. Earthquakes. Nuclear meltdowns. Air
strikes. If you are feeling a bit jittery about the news lately,
imagine how our kids must feel. We know that constantly hearing
about troubling world events does more than just increase
children’s jitters, but can also cloud their views about the
world. This week’s current events pose additional parental
concerns: how to calm kids’ worries and answer their queries
about news involving complicated like fuel rods, fission,
uranium and nuclear energy? Phew! Though we can’t change world
events nor shield our children from the harsh life realities
studies show that certain parent responses do make a big
difference in helping kids adjust during tough times. Be Calm to
Help Your Kids Stay Calm In scary times, kids use our behavior
as their model to copy. They will mirror o