We are all well aware of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Having a Japanese au pair in our cluster brings this disaster home. Fortunately, everyone in her family is safe. If you are struggling with how to talk to your children about the disaster, here are some ideas and thoughts.
• Limit exposure to children under 7 from the media.
• It's okay not to talk about it.
• Answer questions.
• Let your child know that they are safe.
• Acknowledge your child's feelings.
• Share your feelings as necessary
• Be brief, use language your child understands
• Be honest and accurate
• Be ready to have a few discussions about it.
For older children:
• Make sure they feel they are safe.
• Answer only what your child asks.
• Do not avoid the older child's what if question.
• Address fears. They are real to the child.
• Do an action to help the cause like donate or volunter.
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• Limit exposure to children under 7 from the media.
• It's okay not to talk about it.
• Answer questions.
• Let your child know that they are safe.
• Acknowledge your child's feelings.
• Share your feelings as necessary
• Be brief, use language your child understands
• Be honest and accurate
• Be ready to have a few discussions about it.
For older children:
• Make sure they feel they are safe.
• Answer only what your child asks.
• Do not avoid the older child's what if question.
• Address fears. They are real to the child.
• Do an action to help the cause like donate or volunter.
Our favorite, silly Japanese au pair!
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