As a parent, your natural instinct is to protect your child from painful experiences. But when a tragic occurs at home, close to home, or out in the world— bad news like a grandparent or pet dies, something has happened to a close friend, or a school shooting has occurred—shielding your child from the difficult emotions that accompany these events is not what’s best for them.
To better equip yourself to communicate with your child effectively when a disaster occurs visit www.parentfurther.com for tips on helping your child cope.
