Modern Mom Probs Empowering Kids: How to Talk to Your Kids About the News with Media Expert Tracy Leeds Kaplan
As parents, we often want to shield our children from the realities of the world, but it's ultimately impossible to do so. When children do hear about the news, it's important to have open and honest conversations with them.
In this episode of the "Modern Mom Probs" podcast, Tara interviews Tracy Leeds Kaplan, the founder of Small But Mighty Media and creator of the popular podcast "The Ten News," about how to talk with children about the news. They discuss the importance of age-appropriate news sources for kids, the challenges of discussing sensitive topics, and the need for giving yourself space to be emotional. They also touch on the challenges of parenting in the digital age and finding time for family discussions. Tracy emphasizes the importance of listening and using age-appropriate language when discussing heavy news topics with kids.
If you’ve ever been at a loss for words, listen to this episode.
Links:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ten-news-news-for-curious-kids/id1514325670
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