Eps 19: Dr. Monica Holliday discusses how to talk about the violence in the world with our kids - a podcast by Casey ORoarty
from 2015-11-24T06:00
There are a few things that are tough to talk about with our kids. One of the toughest, I think, is talking about the violent things that happen in the world...
My guest today on the podcast is Dr. Monica Holliday Sherman. Monica is a psychotherapist in private practice in Chicago, and she completed her doctorate in clinical psychology at The Adler School of Professional Psychology, with a concentration in childhood and adolescence.
She is a Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator, and she regularly facilitates parenting classes in the Chicago community. You can find her on Psychology Today here.
She is also my friend, and someone I trust to speak to this topic from a very thoughtful, experienced place...
As tough as this conversation is, it is important for parents to be talking to their kids about the state of the world. AND, as a community of parents, it is equally as important to get support from each other about how to best support our kids.
My hope is that this show does just that.
Resources mentioned in the interview:
Video of father reassuring his young son that France is their home.
Purple Wagon - "A site for people interested in parents and children, and their explorations and discussions around war, terrorism and peacemaking." Loads of resources for parents here.
Helping Children Feel Safe in an Unsafe World by Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD
Other resources:
Talking With Children About Disaster also by Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD
Talking with Children About Tragic News Stories by Ariadne Brill of Positive Parenting Connection
Terrorism and children:Tough Conversations that Matter by Marilyn Price-Mitchell, PhD or Roots of Action
Explaining Terror to Kids is a NY Times article that covers a French newspaper for kids and how they are engaging in real conversations with kids about the attacks
And more suggestions from Monica:
Further episodes of Joyful Courage for Parenting Teens
Further podcasts by Casey O'Roarty
Website of Casey O'Roarty