Moms Talk Q & A
How Do You Tell Your Kids About the Tragedy in Japan?
The Tewksbury Patch Moms' Council offers advice,
The subject of death is one that is always challenging for parents to discuss with their children. But when you have a tragedy the scope of the one earthquake and tsunami in Japan, it is that much more difficult. This week, members of the Tewskbury Patch Moms Council tackle that subject. Dear Moms, The tragedy in Japan has my children (9, 7, 4) asking a lot of hard questions. How can I explain the awful things going on over there without scaring them. Sue Panilaitis -- Recently, we have had this very conversation with our own kids. Although it would easier to ignore discussions in an effort to keep kids from losing their sense of security, this almost always backfires. To talk effectively, we maintain a calm attitude, talk honestly using…
