Convey Hope for Children in Challenging Political Times by Maryellen Mullin published by Psyched Magazine

By Maryellen Mullin | March 1, 2017

As parents and those who work with or care for children, we can agree that children should not be exposed to all adult conversations. Most adults try not to swear in front of kids or discuss parenting topics that could alarm or cause misunderstanding. The developing brain is not cognitively mature. Therefore, kids cannot understand and comprehend certain experiences and information the way adults do, with mature brains. Having “developmentally appropriate” conversations with kids is very important, especially when it comes to scary events.

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