With the current terrible situation of war that the world is experiencing, specifically between Russia and Ukraine, it is easy for children to hear many things through the news, and through people's comments. The problem is when all this overwhelms them because they don't understand it, or when they get scared.
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There are topics that are often difficult to address with young children, which are important, but for which it is sometimes difficult for us to "break the ice" and start a conversation without seeming forced. Issues such as sexual abuse, gender violence or bullying are unfortunately the order of the day, and they are situations that we must talk about so that children know how to identify when they may be in danger and how they could defend themselves.
One of the most powerful tools we have in parenting is dialogue. Being able to talk about any topic with our children is ideal for us as parents and that "open field" that we should all have available when a difficult moment arises. However, being able to communicate calmly and honestly with our children is not something that has a start date, but a habit that is cultivated since our children are babies.
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