March 06, 2026

Talking to Your Children About War

We've gathered some resources to help you communicate with children about war. It can be scary for children, but with thoughtful intention, you can help them navigate their feelings and experiences.

  • Helping Children Understand Frightening Events - Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress [English] 2-page guide.
  • Talking to Children about War - National Child Traumatic Stress Network [English] 3-page guides.
  • How to Talk to Your Child about Conflict and War - United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) [English]
  • How you can support your child during bombing - Child Protection: Global Protection Cluster (UNICEF) [English], [Ukrainian], [Russian]