Weekly Friday Blurb
January 8th
Welcome Back and Happy New Year Odyssey Families
The new year has certainly been eventful, and I know many of us may still be processing. A question we get sometimes from parents is, “How do you suggest we talk to our kids about what they see on the news when it may be scary?” This is a great question, and one as parents we often may struggle with because we always want to inform but also protect our children. Below are some resources just for parents that may be helpful for you as a parent because as we have left 2020 behind us, many of the challenges we faced then are not yet over.
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TALKING ABOUT SCARY THINGS ON THE NEWS
1. For Staff/Parents In Having Difficult Conversations -
• Navigating Scary News Stories provides some simple steps for facilitating student lead conversations: listen, look for helpers, and reassure. LINK: https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/helping-kids-navigate-scary-news-stories?utm_campaign=currentevents_2021&utm_content=1609974015&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR0Nu-humZdhJ0qpjvhdW-nhQ-yrJ5jPJJUO307KwRbKepwXJrIHbu_ixhw
• Tragic Events in the News video from Mr. Rodgers reminding us about talking with kids when they bring up concerns. LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZbXM3Kzd7o&feature=youtu.be
2. Look for the Helpers Video – remind students of even in the scariest time there are always helpers. Have them identify who helps them in their life, and how they can help in return.
• Mr. Rodgers - primary version, LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LGHtc_D328&feature=youtu.be
• Mr. Rodgers - intermediate version, LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9UPFSZdCd4&feature=youtu.be
3. Read Aloud - , Breaking News, recommend starting at 1:05 and ending at 1:52. LINK: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/V-U3lF5Ei_E
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