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How to talk children about war and make them feel safe

The purpose of the parents’ workshop is to discuss:
how to talk to children about the war while building their sense of safety
how to behave so that the news and the disinformation in the media and on social media do not harm children
how can schools and homes work together to make sure that nobody experiences bullying or discrimination because of their background

Objectives of the lesson plan

create a safe space
process the emotions evoked by the news coverage and social media
develop source criticism
interfere with bullying and discrimination.

The lesson plan consists of a series of slides and participatory assignments.

  • Mannerheim League for Child Welfare (MLL)
  • other
  • Finland

The purpose of the parents’ workshop is to discuss:
how to talk to children about the war while building their sense of safety
how to behave so that the news and the disinformation in the media and on social media do not harm children
how can schools and homes work together to make sure that nobody experiences bullying or discrimination because of their background

Objectives of the lesson plan

create a safe space
process the emotions evoked by the news coverage and social media
develop source criticism
interfere with bullying and discrimination.

The lesson plan consists of a series of slides and participatory assignments.

  • Mannerheim League for Child Welfare (MLL)
  • other
  • Finland