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Dear friend, has a child in your life asked about war? With conflicts in the news every day, from Gaza to Ukraine to Sudan, children often have questions. And it’s not always easy to know what to say. So, we’ve put together an expert guide as a free resource to help. See these 5 tips from a child psychologist and counsellor on what to say when kids want to talk about war, and share them with friends: READ AND SHARE 5 EXPERT TIPS If you don’t have time to read the full info right now, here are the headlines: Make time and listen Tailor the conversation to the child Validate their feelings Reassure them Give them a practical way to help Read the full advice here and feel free to share with whoever you think might find it helpful. War shouldn’t be casting a shadow over our children’s childhoods. Yet it is. They read the headlines, they hear the conversations, they see it online. By learning how to talk to children about conflict, we can lessen their distress and help them feel safe. Thanks for being part of our community, friend. Maite Cervera Donor Care Manager Save the Children. P.S. – Right now in Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan and other conflict zones, war is denying children the chance to be children. It’s killing and maiming them, slaughtering their loved ones and stealing their futures. You can be there for them and children around the world by making a regular gift to Save the Children. Start a monthly donation now. A CHARITY YOU CAN TRUST For every $1 you donate, we spend... Save the Children International is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales with company number 3732267 and a charity registered in England and Wales with charity number 1076822. Its registered office is 1 St Johns Lane, London, EC1M 4BL, United Kingdom © 2024 Save the Children International.

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