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Supporting Children to Deal with Upsetting Content
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Supporting Children to Deal with Upsetting Content
Published 16th March 2022
A free online safety guide on supporting children to deal with upsetting content.
Raising children in the digital age seems to be getting tougher, with the world currently experiencing so many uncertainties. From the continuing impact of COVID-19 to the war in Ukraine, right now children across the globe can scarcely go online without being exposed to unsettling stories, images and ideas. Reassuring a concerned child can be difficult, especially when bad news feels omnipresent. We’ve put together some advice to help you in discussing upsetting events with young ones.
In the guide, you'll find tips on a number of tips such as encouraging your child to ask questions, setting limits and to emphasis hope.
This is part of our Mental Health and Online Information categories.
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