How to talk to children about the Los Angeles wildfires with Dr. Tamara Soles

Send us Fan MailOpen communication is essential for helping children process their fears and feelings regarding crises like the LA wildfires. Parents should approach conversations with empathy, reinforcing feelings of safety and community support while recognizing their own emotional well-being.Today, I chatted with Dr. Tamara Soles to get some advice for how to speak to kids that were impacted by the fires or those that are hearing about it. • Importance of initiating conversations about crises with children • Assessing children's current understanding of events • Fostering empathy through reflective questioning • Addressing children's fears by discussing safety measures • Balancing parental emotions with children's emotional needs • Engaging in community service to help children process feelings • Recognizing signs of trauma in children’s behavior • Establishing routines to provide normalcy • Prioritizing self-care for parents during challenging timesHere is a growing directory of 500+ providers offering pro bono services for individuals impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1uAMVz8TQMzShQeuEA6kmOP0jyRN7qe1Iiqb6JOLTPqg/edit?gid=303232729#gid=303232729Helpful article in the LA Times:https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-01-11/kids-wildfire-losses-experts-eaton-palisades-fireListen to my conversation with research Dr. Susan King (from McGill University) to learn how natural disasters can impact expecting moms and their babies (and how to mitigate the stress). https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/curious-neuron-with-dr-cindy-hovington/id1440533170?i=1000502669619Support the showJoin the Reflective Parent Book Club for only $9.99 for the year: https://reflectiveparentclub.circle.so/checkout/reflective-parenting-book-clubWatch my Tedx Talk on YouTube called The Over-Educated, Emotionally Underprepared Parent: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDYJFY_9K9E&t=19sGrab my course for $99, The Emotionally Aware Parent: https://curiousneuron.com/reflective-parent-club/Doors open to join the next 8-week training (Starts Oct 12th) here https://curiousneuron.com/reflective-parent-club/