As the war in Ukraine has unfolded, The Week Junior has been providing calm, factual reporting for children ages 8 to 14. We have also offered advice to parents about how to discuss the events with their kids in a truthful way without upsetting them.
One approach we recommend is to focus on the people who help — and to provide opportunities for kids to help too. Among the steps children can take: Support a relief organization with their family, write to an elected official, and reach out to others with kind words. We also created a template for a peace poster and invited kids to fill it in and share it.
The Week
Escape your echo chamber. Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.
Sign up for The Week's Free Newsletters
From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.
From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.
These posters were originally published in The Week Junior. Give a gift subscription to your favorite 8- to 14-year-old. Send 6 risk-free issues of the magazine here.
Larysa, 10
"I drew a Ukrainian girl reaching out a hand for help with a gentle smile. My dad is Ukrainian and I have family in Ukraine. I wanted to support them, so I tried my best at this drawing. Слава Україні. Героям слава. Translation: Glory to Ukraine. Glory to heroes."
Ruby, 10
"I wanted my poster to be a heart to match the colors of Ukraine's flag and show the people of Ukraine that we are hoping for their freedom. Ukraine is the breadbasket of Europe, so I included some drawings of their crops. Flowers are a symbol of new beginnings, so I hope they can find their freedom again."
Aakash, 10
Reese, 9
Cailyn, 13
Brandon, 12
Tj, 9
"My poster is about creating peace in the world so that the Ukrainians can be safe. I am proud that there are organizations to help Ukraine stand strong and help the families and the people around them."
Myra, 10
"I was really concerned about the war between Russia and Ukraine. So when I saw your poster I was really happy that I could do something about it. I feel sad about the children who were stranded and I love the United Nations so I added into my poster, 'Support UNICEF.' I hope Russia will start being sensible and stop trying to take over Ukraine."
Caroline, 11
Gavin, 11
Nisi, 9
These posters were originally published in The Week Junior. Give a gift subscription to your favorite 8- to 14-year-old. Send 6 risk-free issues of the magazine here.
-
Fannie Flagg’s 6 favorite books that sparked her imaginationFeature The author recommends works by Johanna Spyri, John Steinbeck, and more
-
Google: A monopoly past its prime?Feature Google’s antitrust case ends with a slap on the wrist as courts struggle to keep up with the tech industry’s rapid changes
-
Patrick Hemingway: The Hemingway son who tended to his father’s legacyFeature He was comfortable in the shadow of his famous father, Ernest Hemingway
-
Sharenting: does covering children's faces on social media protect them?In The Spotlight Privacy trend has 'trickled down' from celebrity parents but it may not protect your kids
-
Disney is still shielding Americans from an episode of 'Bluey'Talking Points The US culture war collides with a lucrative children's show
-
'Making memories': the scourge of modern parenting?In The Spotlight Meghan Markle sends her children emails of each day's 'moments' but is constant 'memory-making' just another burden for parents to bear?
-
5 'slow TV' shows for overstimulated kidsThe Week Recommends In an era of fast-paced content and short attention spans, the slow TV movement can be a boon to parents
-
Chappell Roan and those parenting commentsTalking Point Gen Z popstar’s claim that parents are unhappy has been widely criticised
-
Has World Book Day become a 'horror show'?Talking Point Annual event to encourage children to read for pleasure is sore spot for parents under 'growing pressure' to create character costumes
-
Should we give 'gentle parenting' a time out?Talking Point Popular, empathy-heavy parenting technique facing a stern ticking off
-
'No contact': Family estrangement is on the rise for young people choosing peaceThe Explainer Young adults are quicker to cut off toxic family members these days
