Below are some links that will help you discuss the recent violence in Boston with your children. In class, we have had only one mention of the event and so have discussed the tragedy minimally.
Talking to Chilren about Community Violence:
http://www.aacap.org/cs/root/resources_for_families/talking_to_children_about_community_violence is a tip sheet from the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry about how to handle discussions with kids about violence in local communities.
Talking to Your Kids About Natural Disasters, War, and Violence:
http://www.scholastic.com/parents/resources/article/global-awareness/talking-to-your-kids-about-natural-disasters-war-and-violence is a Scholastic article that offers advice from a child-development expert about how to talk with kids about disturbing news.
Scholastic News Online’s coverage:
http://www.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3758048 is an age-appropriate news article about the tragic events in Boston.
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