04:13 PM EST Nov 22

Talking to Children About the War
Dr. Lynn Oldershaw, Developmental Psychologist,
CBC Children's and Youth Programming

Produced by Andrea Graham

Developmental Considerations

As previously noted, the age of your child will dictate to a large degree what you talk about, as well as the manner in which you relay information about war. Here are some specifics to keep in mind for children of different ages.

 
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MAIN: WHY IT MATTERS
HOW TO TALK TO YOUR CHILDREN ABOUT WAR
DEVELOPMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
- INFANTS AND TODDLERS
- PRESCHOOLERS
- SCHOOL AGED KIDS
- TEENAGERS
A LEARNING OPPORTUNITY

RESOURCES
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Dr. Oldershaw speaks with Michael Enright
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