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It's a Scary World

Here's how to explain violence, such as the murders that occurred in Aurora, CO, to children. Steps include listening, reassuring and taking control of information children get.

By Gail Lipsitz, Coordinator, Public Relations

July 20, 2012. Suddenly, shots shatter the air in a crowded movie theatre in Aurora, Colorado.

Within minutes, 12 people are dead, including 6-year-old Veronica Moser Sullivan, and many others are wounded. The motives of the killer, James E. Holmes, are still unknown, but many see him as a troubled person who went berserk.

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This horrible story has dominated the daily news. It’s a nightmare you hope would never happen.

If you’re the parent of a young child, all your protective instincts... Read more

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