Terrorist attacks, school shootings and other violent or concerning events around the world can create a tense situation for families living abroad and at home. The following information is a guide for parents on how to reduce stress and fear for children during times of uncertainty. The following are tips for how to support your
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One night when she was in 4th grade and I was tucking her into bed, my daughter suddenly bolted up! She started crying about her next day’s spelling test. She missed some of the words on the pre-test and now she was convinced that she was going to “fail” the test. Although she is good
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When my son was 7 years-old he suddenly became afraid of being buried in a graveyard. If we drove by a cemetery he would say “mom, remember, don’t bury me.” He had questions about who would die first, him or his parents. I don’t recall a specific trigger for his worry – there had not
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