Also be willing to say, "That is a good question. "There are pictures to distract them if things get overwhelming, and they do not have to approach the subject head on, but instead can take in a small amount at a time."įleisig says parents need to vet the book first to see if it's age-appropriate – or appropriate for your kids' personalities – and to help you anticipate questions. "Books can be a good and non-threatening platform in which to discuss difficult subjects," he says.
It's easier for kids to process things they hear "third-hand" during reading-time cuddles, says Wayne Fleisig, a clinical psychologist and member of the board of advisers for Parents magazine.
Young children understandably often have a tough time navigating grown-up issues, such as death and divorce, and parents can have a hard time explaining things.
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