Discussing War and Other Challenging Topics with Your Kids

Sheryl Ziegler, Psy.D. holds a Doctorate in Psychology and is a Registered Play Therapist in private practice.

She is the author of Mommy Burnout: how to reclaim your life and raise healthier children in the process.

She is currently working on a new book.

She is a regular national and local news contributor on topics related to parenting and mental health and did a Tedx talk on "Why Moms are Miserable" which is all about the power of connection.

She is the host of Dr. Sheryl's PodCouch and the founder of the parent-child puberty course, Start with the Talk.

She is a frequent speaker on chronic stress, parenting and burnout.

Most recently, she has been named by Colorado’s NBC affiliate (9News) as their Parenting Expert for the new franchise series Mental Health & Me.

Listen to this episode of Whinypaluza, with Dr. Sheryl Ziegler about how to discuss sensitive or scary topics with your kids, including current events like politics and war. 

Here is what to expect on this week’s show:

Start your conversation by asking your child what they know about the subject, to get a starting point. Use open-ended questions.

Understanding the kinds of information your children are exposed to in the age of social media.

Open up the conversation by asking follow-up questions and providing facts so they can come up with their own opinions.

Meet them where they are at- age-appropriate conversations.

Understanding shifting narratives as current events progress. The conversations will be ongoing.

And a whole lot more!

Check out the entire amazing episode here:

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