Moray Council share links to help kids deal with news of Ukraine war

WITH the conflict raging in Ukraine dominating both the news and social media, Moray Council have shared a number of links to help parents discuss the war with their children.

While processing the distressing scenes coming from the war-torn nation can be difficult for everyone, it can be especially hard for young people.

On its Twitter feed, the local authority said that education staff would be addressing this issue with parents and carers.

"Over the next few days our head teachers, nursery staff and social workers will be reaching out to families, to let you know where you can find support and advice to tackle honest but age-appropriate conversations about war."

The council have highlighted the following links which parents and carers may find helpful:

• Talking to children and young people about war in Ukraine – https://edpsy.org.uk/blog/2022/talking-to-children-and-young-people-about-war-in-ukraine/

• Newsround: Advice if you are upset by the news – https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/13865002

• Newsround: The history of Ukraine-Russian tensions – https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/60513502

• Save the Children: 5 ways to talk to children about conflict – https://www.savethechildren.net/news/ukraine-5-ways-talk-children-about-conflict-0

• Child Bereavement: Supporting children and young people after a frightening event – https://www.childbereavementuk.org/information-frightening-events

• Childline: Dealing with worries about the world – https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/your-feelings/anxiety-stress-panic/worries-about-the-world/

• Mental Health Foundation: 10 tips for talking to your child about world news – https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/talking-to-your-children-scary-world-news

• A guide to self-care and wellbeing during times of uncertainty – http://www.seasonsforgrowth.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/SFG-Toolkit-Selfcare-Times-Uncertainty-COVID19-UK-Email.pdf

The Twitter thread can be accessed here.