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Coverage dated September 22, 2026

Psychologists provide tips on how to talk about identity

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Imagine your child asks you out of the blue, "If we speak Spanish, will they take you away?" Or imagine them suddenly asking what an offensive slur means. When a child asks these types of questions, it can be difficult to trace them back to a specific news story or event. But you may not need to.

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  1. The Conversation US

    When your child asks if they’ll be harmed like the people on the news, what do you say? Psychologists provide tips on how to talk about identity (opens The Conversation US)

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    Many children are seeing aspects of their identity portrayed as problematic. Having regular conversations about identity can armor them against future harm.

  2. Phys

    Psychologists provide tips on how to talk about identity (opens Phys)

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    Imagine your child asks you out of the blue, "If we speak Spanish, will they take you away?" Or imagine them suddenly asking what an offensive slur means. When a child asks these types of questions, it can be difficult to trace them back to a specific news story or event. But you may not need to.

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