can follow TV broadcasts, and older children can read newspaper headlines. Add to this the impact of social media and your children can become over- whelmed by continuous discussion of an event. Turn off the TV and limit access to social media. Answer your children’s questions as honestly as possible. Reas- sure them if they have specific fears. Adolescents may want to discuss
not only the details of an event but the reason as well. They, too, can become overwhelmed by the coverage of a tragic event on TV or on social media. Your teen may be concerned about the ramifications the event may have for them. If a tragedy is not directly impacting them they may want a philosophical discus- sion. However, if it is more close to home they may be concerned about more concrete issues (when school will start, when
