How to Talk to Kids About Seeing Gun Violence on Social Media in the Wake of the Charlie Kirk and School Shootings (Exclusive)

PEOPLE spoke with Dr. Robin Gurwitch, a psychologist and member of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network, about how parents should approach conversations with their kids who may have seen videos ... Read More

Kids are watching deadly violence on social media. What parents can do

Graphic videos of the violent attacks on political activist Charlie Kirk and Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska are spreading online — and many tweens and teens have either searched for them or watched ... Read More

Cleveland Clinic psychologist on how to talk to your children about violence on social media

This week the country has seen a number of tragic and violent attacks on social media. From the stabbing of a Ukrainian refugee to the shooting of Republican activist Charlie Kirk. Read More

Ask the Doc: Talking to kids after major events

Parents should talk to their kids about major events before they turn to social media influencers, and should ask them what they know and honestly answer their questions without divulging too much ... Read More

How to talk to your child about a traumatic event, mental health professionals weigh in

In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination and Wednesday’s school shooting in Colorado, some child psychologists say there is a lot of content ... Read More

Navigating political violence with your kids; a therapist’s advice for parents

Political violence is no longer just a headline, it's hitting close to home, with recent high-profile incidents unfolding on college campuses and social media. Read More

'This is worst-case scenario': Counselor advises how to talk about violent online content with your children

As video of Charlie Kirk's shooting death circulates online, WTOL 11 spoke with a clinical counselor about how to discuss violent content online with your children. Read More

Back-to-school photos could risk your child’s identity: What parents need to know

"If you’re one to use your child’s personal information in passwords, this also leaves you vulnerable to a security breach. Not to mention, these details are also often used as security questions for ... Read More

What to know about New York State's proposed rules to restrict social media for children

In New York State, there are new rules on the table to protect children online by restricting addictive parts of social media. It's called the SAFE for Kids Act. Read More

Social worker, therapist on how to talk to kids about school shootings

Editor's Note: News 8 originally shared this story in September 2024 following the Apalachee High School shooting in Georgia. We are resharing the information and advice in the wake of another ... Read More