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How to Talk to Your Kids About Current Events

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There are a lot of current events going on in our world that can be scary for kids to hear. You might wonder how to talk to your kids about these current events.

One thing to understand is that your children are going to hear about these events one way or another. Children can learn about things from their peers, social media, or overhearing adult conversations.

The world is out there and we can not shield them from the things that go on around them. All we can really do is manage how they hear the information.

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