Talking to Kids about Tragedy

Florida’s kids have been through a lot over the past month.  From hurricanes to the horrible tragedy in Las Vegas, your children probably have questions about the natural disasters and violence taking place around them.  Use these resources to help make a difficult conversation easier:

• This talking points PDF from SAMHSA can help you explain things to your child.
• Learn how children perceive the news and how to talk to them about what they see with these tips from KidsHealth.
• FEMA’s resources include tips to talk to children and teens after a disaster or tragedy.