Between events in Ukraine and COVID and school shootings and other world events, there are a lot of news stories that can feel scary to kids. They hear things on the news, at school, and from adults talking that we may not even be aware of. Kids are often good at observing and listening, but not as able to process and interpret it accurately. 68% of kids said the news made them anxious, angry, or depressed. As expats we are often more involved in events and it’s important to know how to address this topic with kids in a way that will support their mental health rather than detract from it. On today’s podcast I’d like to address how to talk to kids about them. I'll be sharing 4 tools about how to do this.
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Help in Ukraine:
- UNICEF
- UNICEF supports health, nutrition, safe drinking water, sanitation and protection for children and families caught in the conflict in Ukraine.
- Medecins Sans Frontieres/Doctors Without Borders
- MSF is conducting a range of activities in Ukraine to help people travel to health care facilities and access prescribed medications.
- International Committee of the Red Cross
- The Switzerland-based international organization seeks to help people affected by the conflict and support the work of the Ukrainian Red Cross.
- Save the Children
- The London-based organization helps deliver essential humanitarian aid to vulnerable children in Ukraine and worldwide.
- UN Refugee Agency
- The international organization provides emergency assistance to families in Ukraine, including cash assistance and opportunities for resettlement.
- Voices of Children
- The charitable foundation of this organization is helping to provide psychological and psychosocial support to children affected by the Ukrainian conflict.
- United Help Ukraine
- They are focused on organizing fundraisers to benefit people in Ukraine affected by the war conditions and raising awareness about the war.
