Three-year-old Lana looks out the window of her family's home in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Parenting

How to Talk to Your Children About Conflict and War

Children often look to parents and caregivers for a sense of safety and security — even more so in times of crisis. Here are eight tips to support and comfort kids when talking about these sensitive subjects. 

TOP PHOTO: Three-year-old Lana looks out the window of her family's home in Bosnia and Herzegovina on April 5, 2020. © UNICEF/UN0428613/Isanovic

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