“Education and fear do not belong in the same sentence.”
When experts are asked to appear on television to discuss the latest atrocity in a school, they often focus on the horror students, teachers and parents face. Understandably, the conversation usually centers on “how could this happen” or “what led to this event?” These discussions are valuable, but what parents and kids need to know in the immediate aftermath is…
What now?
I was honored to join Stefani Schaeffer to offer some answers to this question and:
- When should parents talk to kids about these events?
- How can we explain what we don’t even understand ourselves?
- What skills do our kids need to go back to school with less fear?
- How can this experience teach resilience and better prepare them for life?
What do you say to your kids when school is tough or even scary?
