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    #WakeUpWednesday:Supporting Children to Deal with Upsetting Content

    12 October 2023 (by Goncalo Silveiro (Goncalo))

    In this guide, you'll find tips on ways to sensitively address upsetting news content that children may have seen online.

    They might not be able to pinpoint its location on a map, and they might not fully grasp the historical and political drivers behind the conflict – but in this age where news, images and video can cross continents in seconds, many children are now aware of the terrible recent events in Israel. It’s a situation, of course, that could cause youngsters extreme distress and worry.

    Our #WakeUpWednesday guide contains some valuable pointers for supporting children to deal with upsetting content they’ve encountered online – whether that’s the attacks in Israel, ongoing worries over the environment, or something else entirely. Our tips will assist trusted adults in helping young people to process any negative emotions that they may be feeling.