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Speaking To Kids About Connecticut Tragedy

By: WROC-TV
Updated: December 14, 2012
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In the wake of the Connecticut school tragedy, many parents are asking questions about how to explain this to their children.

Psychologist Jody Todd Manly joined Maureen McGuire on News 8 to talk about this issue. Manly is the clinical director of the Mt. Hope Family Center. She is also an assistant professor at the University of Rochester. Her area of expertise is in childhood trauma, family violence and early child development.

For resources and information on how to address this tragedy with your children, visit the National Child Traumatic Stress Network.

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