Introduction In times of political instability and ongoing violence, children do not need full explanations of geopolitics. They need emotional safety. Emotional safety does not mean...

Introduction In crisis, many parents carry a private sentence all day long I am not okay. How am I supposed to be calm for my child...

Common Child Responses to Collective Shock and Violent Crisis (Evidence-Based Guide for Parents) During violent collective crises, parents commonly report three sudden changes: nightmares and disrupted...

Introduction In times of collective violence and national instability, the word “trauma” spreads fast. Parents ask: “My child is having nightmares, does that mean trauma?” “My...

Introduction When society becomes unstable, through violence, shocking news, and uncertainty, parents face a painful dilemma: Speak too much and risk frightening the child; say nothing...

Introduction For a child, divorce often feels like an earthquake: the “one family” they knew splits into two homes, two routines, two worlds. Many parents quietly...