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The attack on the World Trade Center, the anthrax scare, war in Iraq: children realize terrible things are happening in the world today. How can parents explain these frightening events to their youngsters? The experts at Child Magazine show how to meet this almost overwhelming challenge with a series of very reassuring and practical articles. Finding the Right Words: Find out how to talk about wa... More

The attack on the World Trade Center, the anthrax scare, war in Iraq: children realize terrible things are happening in the world today. How can parents explain these frightening events to their youngsters? The experts at Child Magazine show how to meet this almost overwhelming challenge with a series of very reassuring and practical articles. Finding the Right Words: Find out how to talk about war and terrorism, answer a child's questions about religion and faith ("Can God stop war?"), and comfort children with family and friends in the military. Prepare a child for a possible crisis, address concerns about bioterrorism; and foster tolerance. Learn from others: Take an inside look at what teachers, the illustrious members of Child's Advisory Board (including Marian Wright Edelman), and child professionals in strife-torn countries such as Israel and Northern Ireland know. The lessons of September 11th: Discussing that deadly day.If the worst happens--Easing kids' concerns and recognizing signs that a child is suffering.

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