Moms Talk Q&A: Do You or Don't You Talk to Kids About Tragedy

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So grab a cup of coffee and settle in as we start the conversation with today’s topic: How do you start a conversation about tragedy or difficult topics, like the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan ? Or don't you?

Howo you speak with your children about serious topics like natural disasters or death? What measures do you take to ensure you are speaking in a way they will understand, but not be alarmed? If you don't speak about these issues, why not? 

What are the pros and cons of having these conversations?

Parents give us your expert advice in the comments.

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