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The School has curated a list of resources to support adults engaging in difficult conversations with children. Please check back periodically for updates. If you have suggested resources (articles, books, podcasts, videos, etc.) that you think would be helpful for fellow parents/guardians, please submit them HERE.

How to Talk About School Shootings with Your Children

How to Talk to Kids About School Shootings - Common Sense Media
Tips for Talking With and Helping Children and Youth Cope After Disaster or a Traumatic Event - SAMSHA
Parent Guidelines for Helping Youth After the Recent Shooting - NCTSN

Talking About the News

Explaining the News to Our Kids - Article by Common Sense Media
How to Talk to Kids After Incidents of Mass Violence - Article by EmbraceRace
What to Say to Kids When the News is Scary - NPR Podcast

Talking About Race and Racism

10 Tips for Teaching and Talking to Kids About Race - Article by EmbraceRace.org
Talking About Race - Article by the National Museum of African American History and Culture
How to Talk to Kids About Racism and Racial Violence - Article by Dr. Allison Briscoe-Smith for Common Sense Media

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