When the World Gets Scary: How to Help Your Child Cope
When political violence and scary news fill our screens, kids feel it too — even when we try to shield them. In this post, California family therapist Abby McCarrel, LCSW, shares how to talk to your child about terrifying events in a way that's honest, age-appropriate, and grounded in brain science. Because what your child really needs isn't a perfect explanation — they need a regulated, connected adult by their side.