Bad news days: How to limit your child’s exposure to trauma in the media
The world can be a scary place for children. Wars, terrorist atrocities, natural disasters, bushfires, famine and shocking crimes are all regular features in the news we consume – not to mention the almost blanket coverage of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Registered Psychologist Charlotte Pugh from Telethon Kids Institute’s Embrace team, shares her advice for parents and carers of children who are distressed about things they see in the media.
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