Resources
Look to Libraries Tough Conversations Tip Sheet from ALSC. Originally written for librarians to help children understand the Pandemic, this tip sheet uses Fred Rodger's strategies for giving information to children in a straightforward and clear manner. Here it is in PDF.
ALSC Tough Topics Booklist: From their website "The books on these lists are to help inspire conversations with children going through challenging situations like the death of a loved one, an unexpected move, natural disasters and more. They are available for grades K-2nd, 3rd-5th and 6th-8th. Resources for adults are also included."
NPR, All Things Considered: Audie Cornish has a conversation with author Matt de la Pena. He recommends books to help children with difficult situations, including anxiety and death.
APA, How to Talk to Children about Difficult News: This article shows parents how to guide difficult conversations with children regarding events that children might see in the news.
Explaining the News to our Kids: From Common Sense Media, this article gives tips to parents about what they can do to help children process information seen in the news.
When Bad Things Are Happening: When news breaks of disaster or violence, students may want to discuss a crisis as it unfolds. Here’s how.
Managing Difficult Classroom Discussions: From the website, "in situations where you know you will be addressing a controversial topic, you can prepare for the discussion in ways that set the stage for success." Includes a great list of resources at the end of the article. Classroom oriented.
Responding to Difficult Moments: A list of resources to provide strategies for difficult situations. Classroom oriented.
ALSC Tough Topics Booklist: From their website "The books on these lists are to help inspire conversations with children going through challenging situations like the death of a loved one, an unexpected move, natural disasters and more. They are available for grades K-2nd, 3rd-5th and 6th-8th. Resources for adults are also included."
NPR, All Things Considered: Audie Cornish has a conversation with author Matt de la Pena. He recommends books to help children with difficult situations, including anxiety and death.
APA, How to Talk to Children about Difficult News: This article shows parents how to guide difficult conversations with children regarding events that children might see in the news.
Explaining the News to our Kids: From Common Sense Media, this article gives tips to parents about what they can do to help children process information seen in the news.
When Bad Things Are Happening: When news breaks of disaster or violence, students may want to discuss a crisis as it unfolds. Here’s how.
Managing Difficult Classroom Discussions: From the website, "in situations where you know you will be addressing a controversial topic, you can prepare for the discussion in ways that set the stage for success." Includes a great list of resources at the end of the article. Classroom oriented.
Responding to Difficult Moments: A list of resources to provide strategies for difficult situations. Classroom oriented.
