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War and terrorism are difficult subjects to talk with children about, often because they are not easy for parents to comprehend or accept either. But you need to discuss these topics with your children and teens since they are exposed to them from all directions: school, TV. friends and often just by living in our current world.

One of the most important things is to make sure that your child knows she can talk to you, ask questions, and open up about her fears and other emotions. Children and teens need a caring adult they can feel is concerned about them and that they can trust and be open with.

I hope you had a chance to listen to  (on the 13th)  well-known psychologist Dr. Robert Butterworth (regular guest on CNN, MSNBC, ABC and other networks) talk to me about children’s fears and concerns. He gave some great tips and many insights to help us, and our children, deal successfully with the sad and sometimes scary aspects of modern life. I think the most important thing he was said was to take your cue from your child and to respect your child. Once you respect your child as an intelligent human being with fears, you can easily take the time to listen to them and talk things out.

 The song I played on the show was The Call written by Karen Benedetto. It is a powerful, heart wrenching song that gives me goose bumps, while at the same time is comforting. I was glad to be able to play it and for those of you who want to know more about Karen and her songs, please go to her website www.karenbenedettosongs.com  or www.intheflowmusic.com. Her music is wonderful and I thank her and her partner Jean for sharing it with us.

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         ~ Don’t Forget to Make Good Choices ~