cover image Feeling Safe: Talking to Children about War and Terrorism

Feeling Safe: Talking to Children about War and Terrorism

. Barnes & Noble, $7.95 (113pp) ISBN 978-0-7607-4681-3

Child magazine editors recognize that children deal with confusion, fear and anxiety in different ways--and that parents, whether their kids directly ask tough questions and admit they're worried about terrorism and war or not--need to be prepared to comfort. This book, written by various members of Child's staff, is a compendium of essays and mini-advice columns on how to reassure and educate children about war and terrorism. The first section,""The Right Words,"" offers tips on starting a conversation with children, explaining challenging topics to them and addressing safety measures. The second,""Learning From Others,"" offers advice from teachers, Child's advisory board, aid workers in war-torn countries and religious leaders. Finally, the book gives concrete and commonsensical suggestions on how to relieve kids' anxiety (e.g., don't let children under age two watch graphic images on television). This is a timely, helpful guide.