Understanding Children's Fear in Today's World

About this episode

Becky Harling and Courtney Reissig discuss how parents can help children navigate fear in today's world, particularly in light of traumatic events.

In this episode of The Connected Mom podcast, host Becky Harling and guest Courtney Reissig discuss the pervasive issue of fear among children and how parents can help them navigate it. They explore the impact of recent traumatic events, such as tornadoes, on children's understanding of God and suffering. Courtney shares her personal experience with her son Seth, who questioned whether God was angry after a tornado hit their community. The conversation delves into practical strategies for parents to support their children in coping with fear, emphasizing the importance of faith, community support, and understanding God's presence in times of trouble.

People in this episode

Host: Becky Harling

Guest: Courtney Reissig

Topics covered

• children's fear
• parenting strategies
• faith
• community support
• understanding God
• traumatic events

Keywords

• children's fear
• parenting
• faith
• community support
• trauma
• God
• tornadoes

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