Parents and the Media

The following links have been provided to assist parents in speaking with their children on a range of issues currently in the media, with a particular focus on how to speak with your children concerning the tsunami disaster and events in Iraq.

Further information is available through these web sites:

• Australasian Society for Traumatic Stress Studies - The tsunami disaster: How to use the media wisely ... children need protection from exposure to distressing coverage.
• The Australian Psychological Society - Media Release: "Parents should shield children from war coverage"
• American Psychological Association - Resilience in a Time of War