How to Talk to Your Kids About Gun Violence

In the wake of several deadly mass shootings across the country, many parents are grappling with how to discuss gun violence with their kids. Jane Hernandez, LMHC, child and family counselor at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, shares her insight.

In this video, Jane answers the following:

0:21 – What's your advice for parents grappling with how to talk to their kids about all the gun violence in the news?

1:57 – How much news should parents be exposing their kids to?

3:00 – How can parents support their children as they process these events?

5:02 – At what point should a parent connect their child with a mental health professional?

7:03 – Are these current events coming up in your therapy sessions with kids? What advice do you give them?

8:44 – What can parents do to take care of their own mental health right now?

10:41 – We talk a lot about preventing our kids from becoming victims of gun violence, but how can parents help prevent their child from committing violence? What signs should they look for?

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