Coverage dated May 24, 2022 to May 25, 2022

San Diego psychiatrist gives advice on how to talk to kids about Texas school shooting

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"As a general rule, if your child is eight or younger you don’t need to talk about this, unless they bring it up to you," said Dr. Michael Lardon.

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Independent Tribune
Texas school shooting: How to help kids get through unspeakable horror (opens Independent Tribune)
Published May 24, 2022
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The shocking shooting that left 18 children dead at a school in Texas is forcing parents and schools to once again confront how to talk to kids about violence. Here
WHAS Louisville
Officials: How to talk to your child about the Texas school shooting (opens WHAS Louisville)
Published May 24, 2022
WHAS Louisville's feed description
"We feel our kids aren't very resilient, but they're pretty resilient," Dr. Stephen Taylor said. "Ask what they know, if they have feelings about it, talk to them."
NBC Los Angeles
How to Talk to Children In Wake of Deadly Texas School Shooting (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published May 24, 2022
NBC Los Angeles's feed description
As the nation grapples with grief and anger after the second-deadliest school shooting in American history, parents and teachers are facing another difficult task.
NBC Los Angeles
Experts Explain How to Talk to Children About the Texas School Shooting (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published May 24, 2022
NBC Los Angeles's feed description
Communities across the country are grappling with how to keep children safe and talk to them about the shooting.
Digital Journal
Op-Ed: School shooting in Texas – America, what the hell is wrong with you? (opens Digital Journal)
Published May 24, 2022
Digital Journal's feed description
How do you get to the point where shooting elementary school kids is part of any thought process?
WUSA9
How to talk to kids about violence following Texas school shooting (opens WUSA9)
Published May 24, 2022
WUSA9's feed description
We spoke with clinical psychologist Dr. Linda McGhee about the best way to have a difficult conversation with children.
FOX 61 Hartford
Connecticut experts on how to talk to your kids about the Texas elementary school shooting (opens FOX 61 Hartford)
Published May 24, 2022
FOX 61 Hartford's feed description
With yet another mass shooting at a school in America, parents are again faced with the task of helping their children process their emotions and anxiety.
WHEC Rochester
Talking to your kids about the Uvalde school shooting (opens WHEC Rochester)
Published May 24, 2022
WHEC Rochester's feed description
If you’re a parent, you’ve probably already started having very difficult conversations with your children about what happened in Texas.
WTOP Washington DC
How do you talk to your kids about what happened in Texas? (opens WTOP Washington DC)
Published May 24, 2022
WTOP Washington DC's feed description
To even talk about the shooting in Texas suggests admitting it’s possible, and that’s something no parent wants to even think about.
Portland Press Herald
How to help kids get through the horror of Texas school shooting (opens Portland Press Herald)
Published May 24, 2022
Portland Press Herald's feed description
The first thing a parent should do is make sure their children know adults are available to talk to them.
12News Phoenix
How to talk to your kids about the Texas school shooting (opens 12News Phoenix)
Published May 24, 2022
12News Phoenix's feed description
With the news of the violence in Texas filling our newsfeeds, a Valley therapist offers tips on how to talk to kids about the school shooting.
MyNorthwest
Texas elementary shooting prompts tough conversations with children about school-violence (opens MyNorthwest)
Published May 24, 2022
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Kids across the country are asking questions about what happened in that Texas elementary school -- and whether or not they can feel safe.
CBS 8 San Diego
San Diego psychiatrist gives advice on how to talk to kids about Texas school shooting (opens CBS 8 San Diego)
Published May 25, 2022
CBS 8 San Diego's feed description
"As a general rule, if your child is eight or younger you don’t need to talk about this, unless they bring it up to you," said Dr. Michael Lardon.
WNYT Albany
School leader, health professional on talking with kids about Texas shooting (opens WNYT Albany)
Published May 25, 2022
WNYT Albany's feed description
School staff in many cases are trying to figure out how to talk to students about the tragic elementary school shooting in Texas.
KEYT Santa Barbara
Mental health experts advise on how to speak with children about Texas school shooting | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)
Published May 25, 2022
KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description
Local mental health professionals are providing some advice to parents as they speak to their children about the deadly school shooting in Texas.
NBC New York
How to Talk to Children About Texas School Shooting Massacre (opens NBC New York)
Published May 25, 2022
NBC New York's feed description
What happened in the Texas classroom (as well as the schools in Parkland, Sandy Hook and too many others to name) is unfathomable to most adults, but even more so for children — while the news is inescapable, talking kids through it is critical
New Hampshire Union Leader
How to talk to children about Texas shooting (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)
Published May 25, 2022
New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description
How you talk about the Texas school shooting with your children depends on their age, said Rik Cornell, vice president of community relations at the Mental Health Center of Greater

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