How to Talk to Your Children About Conflict and War: 8 Tips to Support and Comfort Your Children

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This page from UNICEF provides guidance for parents on addressing difficult topics with their children. It emphasizes the importance of open communication, age-appropriate explanations, and reassurance of safety. The document suggests using simple language, validating emotions, and creating a safe space for discussion. It also offers tips on helping children cope with stress and fear, such as maintaining routines, providing comfort, and promoting resilience. Overall, the guide aims to empower parents to support their children's emotional well-being during challenging times related to conflict and war.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Trauma

Audience: Families & Children

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Anxiety; Conflict, Psychological; Grief; Parent-Child Relations; Stress, Psychological; Psychological Trauma; Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders

Institutions: United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

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