How to talk to children about the Ukraine war

Tips on how to approach discussions about the conflict from The Week Junior’s Anna Bassi

Ukrainian refugees
Ukrainian refugees arrive in Poland after crossing the border from Ukraine
(Image credit: Salvatore Laporta/Kontrolab/LightRocket via Getty Images)

We know that many children have questions about what's happening in Ukraine and that they are likely to find the news upsetting. Here are a few tips for handling these sensitive discussions.

Acknowledge how they’re feeling

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