Talking to Children about War

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This fact sheet offers information for caregivers on how to talk to children about war. It includes the potential impact and considerations when talking to children about war, how to start the conversation, understanding media coverage, and how to foster resilience.


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Focus Areas: Trauma; Violence

Audience: Families & Children

Emergency Management Stage: Recovery

Keywords: Communication; Parent-Child Relations; War Exposure; Warfare and Armed Conflicts

Institutions: National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)

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