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There are currently 16 articles available that discuss fears, anxiety related to death, tragedy, or war.

A Time to Mourn: Helping Children Cope With Family Death

Author: Karen Stephens, Parenting Exchange
Key Words: fears, anxiety related to death, tragedy, or war, grief, sense of loss, mourning
Description: Facing death is an unpleasant part of life that breaks into the protective shell of childhood. Dealing with grief can be a challenge at any age. Explore some constructive ways to deal with grief and help children face the reality of death.

Adjustment: Life Changes are "Teachable Moments" for Kids

Author: Karen Stephens, Parenting Exchange
Key Words: child care, work issues, life issues, fears, anxiety related to death, tragedy, or war, overwhelmed, temperament, school, vacation
Description: Life adjustments can be tough for anyone, especially for children. The reaction parents have under such changes establishes a behavioral pattern for their children. Explore ways to use the good, the bad, and the unexpected changes that occur in everyday life into teachable moments for children.

Children Need Attentive Support During Wartime

Author: Karen Stephens, Parenting Exchange
Key Words: fears, anxiety related to death, tragedy, or war, behavior, support
Description: Children are aware of the tension and worry of wartime situations. Discover some constructive ways parents can provide support and structure when children need it most.

Children's Books to Help Preschoolers Cope with Fear

Author: Karen Stephens, Parenting Exchange
Key Words: fears, anxiety related to death, tragedy, or war, security, safety, reading, failure, moving, new house, separation anxiety, love, bullies, teasing, monsters, naps, noises, school, doctors, hospital, dentist, crime, fire, bombing
Description: One method of guidance to help kids sort out and cope with their fears is to read to them. Explore a list of suggested titles for many different sources of fear.

Determining if a Child's Behavior is Normal

Author: Karen Stephens, Parenting Exchange
Key Words: discipline, guidance, temperament, fears, anxiety related to death, tragedy, or war, unanticipated, smooth sailing, stage of development, bedtime, toilet training
Description: Parenting can get even tougher when your child acts in unexpected ways. Learn how to decide if this behavior is part of a developmental stage or is something to be concerned about.

Fears Are a Normal Part of Children Growing Up

Author: Karen Stephens, Parenting Exchange
Key Words: fears, anxiety related to death, tragedy, or war, developmental, typical fears
Description: Childhood fears are a normal part of growing up and conquering them help children gain self confidence and pride. Learn typical fears you can expect from young infants to school-aged children.

Help for Children Coping With Death: Resources Within Your Reach

Author: Karen Stephens, Parenting Exchange
Key Words: fears, anxiety related to death, tragedy, or war, memories loss, sorrow, guilt
Description: Explaining death or guiding a child through their painful experiences can be a scary challenge. Explore some ways to help children over-come grief.

Helping Children Cope in the Wake of Tragedy or Disaster

Author: Karen Stephens, Parenting Exchange
Key Words: fears, anxiety related to death, tragedy, or war, over-stressed, times of crisis, terrorism, natural disasters, domestic violence, random street violence
Description: Unpredicted or uncontrolled times of crisis are among the most stressful events for a parent. These situations can present quiet a challenge for parents and children alike. Learn about some tips to turn those challenging crisis's into teachable moments.

More Strategies to Help Kids Cope With Fear

Author: Karen Stephens, Parenting Exchange
Key Words: fears, anxiety related to death, tragedy, or war
Description: Experiencing fear is a normal part of development for children. Each child is unique, so several different suggestions are offered for parents to help confront their child's fears.

Pitfalls to Sidestep When Responding to Childhood Fears

Author: Karen Stephens, Parenting Exchange
Key Words: fears, anxiety related to death, tragedy, or war, stressed, anxious, failure, emotional, social, overprotected, indulgent, school, popularity
Description: Childhood fears can range from spiders to tests and from toilet training to dark closets. Parents must find a balance of understanding and encouragement to help their children overcome those fears. Try these suggestions when responding to childhood fears.

The Firing Line: Telling Kids About Death

Author: Karen Stephens, Parenting Exchange
Key Words: fears, anxiety related to death, tragedy, or war, memory
Description: Facing death is an unpleasant part of life. Take a look at some points to remember when children must deal with death.

The Great Beyond: Kids'Questions About Death

Author: Karen Stephens, Parenting Exchange
Key Words: fears, anxiety related to death, tragedy, or war, memories, tough questions
Description: The mystery of death can bring especially challenging questions for parents. Explore some of the tough questions children may ask and read about how to respond in an accurate and sensitive way.

Tips for Helping Kids Tangle With Developmental Fears

Author: Karen Stephens, Parenting Exchange
Key Words: fears, anxiety related to death, tragedy, or war, behavior, courage
Description: Overcoming fears is a process that will teach children how to be courageous and self-confident. Discover some tips to help children deal with developmental fears.

Ways to Help Children Cope When a Family Pet Dies

Author: Karen Stephens, Parenting Exchange
Key Words: nature connections, pets, fears, anxiety related to death, tragedy, or war, pet etiquette
Description: Dealing with the death of a beloved pet can be difficult. Explore some suggestions for talking honestly and openly with a child when the family pet dies.

Ways to Teach Children Positive Coping Skills During Life Changes

Author: Karen Stephens, Parenting Exchange
Key Words: child care, work issues, life issues, fears, anxiety related to death, tragedy, or war, helpless, insecure, guilt, compassion, school events
Description: Life changes can make children and adults feel insecure and helpless. Learn some tips for parents to overcome those insecurities and help them and their child tackle the changes together.

When Kids' Fears Need More Than a Parent's Help

Author: Karen Stephens, Parenting Exchange
Key Words: fears, anxiety related to death, tragedy, or war, rationale, family problems, troubles, phobias, counseling
Description: Childhood fears can range from spiders to school tests and from toilet training to dark closets. Sometimes these fears go beyond what is considered a typical developmental fear. Read about some tips to discover which fears may not be developmental and how to deal them.