Talking to Children about the War in Ukraine: 15 Tips

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Once again, parents and teachers are faced with the challenge of explaining war to their children. Although these are understandably difficult conversations, they are also extremely important. While there’s no “right” or “wrong” way to have such discussions, there are some general concepts and suggestions that may be helpful. 

 

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