How can I reassure my child about current affairs? Talk in an age-appropriate, informative way | Sarah Ayoub

Be guided by your child's age and personality, and take practical steps to show them they're safe in the present moment

• Sharing the Load is a column about parenting children of all ages

How can I help my child worry less about all that's happening in the world?

In the last two-odd years, children in Australia have witnessed devastating bushfires, been locked down in their homes due to a pandemic, and more recently, seen parts of their country ravaged by floods as a war unfolded on the other side of the world.