Moms Talk Q&A: How to Talk to Kids About the Tragedy in Japan

This morning many Centreville residents and people around the country turned on their TVs only to view horrific images of a natural disaster that has killed at least 300 people in Japan.  The death toll is expected to rise. 

Whenever a large-scale tragedy of this nature occurs, kids have questions. How should parents talk to their kids about this topic in a way that's age-appropriate? If you have family or friends in Japan, how have you explained what's going on to your kids? Will you let them watch the news coverage? 

Please post your thoughts in the comments section.