Posted on 02/14/2018 6:51:23 PM PST by Armen Hareyan
Prominent Psychiatrist, Doctor Daniel Amen offers advice to parents on how to talk to their children in the aftermath of today’s high school shooting in Parkland Florida.
Turn off the TV and like most people don't watch the traumas of other people over and over, recommends Daniel Amen, MD in an advice, published below.
“It’s very important to talk to your kids about the reports of today’s school shooting they may be seeing on the news, especially if they express concern or fear. For older kids, parents should feel free to answer any questions they may have and listen to their feelings. For younger kids, try to keep it short and avoid emotional rabbit trails. Turn off the TV. Don’t be like most Americans who watch traumas over and over. If they start to struggle with nightmares, help them finish the dreams in a more positive way, assuring them that they are safe with you, their parents.
“It should not be a child’s burden to...
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Do the parents go to school with them to protect them?
The parents CANNOT guarantee their kids safety when they are in school all day.
And neither can the school.
Link?
AMEN! I sure told those things to my kids.
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