There Are Things Parents Can Do to Help Prevent Stories, Images from Emotionally Affecting Kids -- and Conversations Families Can Have About Race in Our Country


WHO: Common Sense Media

WHAT: Threatening or disturbing news can affect kids of all ages emotionally. Many will feel worried, frightened, angry, or even guilty, and these anxious feelings can last long after the news event is over. So what can parents do to help kids deal with all this information? Common Sense experts have posted age-specific advice at comsen.se/1tkD9lA

Common Sense experts, including Founder and CEO James P. Steyer, are available for media interviews. Mr. Steyer is a civil rights professor, former prosecutor, and the father of a 12-year-old African-American son. In addition to tips on talking to kids about violence in the media, Common Sense experts can address how to talk to kids about race issues in the news, how to ensure kids are protected from violent footage on social media (such as the St. Paul Livestream on Facebook), and how to talk to kids about stereotypes in the media.

About Common Sense
Common Sense is the nation's leading independent nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a powerful voice for kids and families in the 21st century. Millions of families, educators, and policymakers turn to Common Sense every day to access our independent rating system, unbiased research, and trusted tools and advice that help them navigate a rapidly changing digital landscape at home and at school. Learn more at commonsense.org.

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