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Experts Advise Age-Appropriate Discussions for Children on Scary News
Experts suggest that instead of attempting to completely shield children from disturbing events, adults can help them process such information through honest, reassuring, and age-appropriate conversations. This approach is recommended for helping children cope with distressing news, drawing parallels to how children's shows like Sesame Street addressed events such as 9/11. The focus is on providing guidance and support to help children understand and manage their reactions to scary news.
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- Centre (2): Channel News Asia, The Globe and Mail