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Talking about distressing current events with kids
When there are upsetting events in the news or in the local community, children may see, hear or read things that cause them anxiety or distress. Help them understand.
How to Raise Compassionate, Globally-Aware Children
Practical, age-appropriate strategies to help your child understand global issues, develop empathy and take positive action. Evidence-based advice from Save the Children's 100+ years working with children worldwide.
What to do if a child is worried
1 in 5 UK children experience anxiety. Discover evidence-based ways to support worried children at home, plus when to seek professional help.
How to talk to children about war
Five expert tips to help children cope with anxiety about war and conflict. Evidence-based guidance from Save the Children psychologists. Updated 2025.
How to talk to children about the Climate Crisis
Five youth-informed tips to help children cope with climate anxiety. Evidence-based guidance from Save the Children. Includes signs of eco-anxiety. Updated 2025.
5 ways to help a child with back to school anxiety
One in five UK children experience anxiety. Discover 5 evidence-based ways to support your child with back-to-school worries and separation anxiety.
5 Ways to Challenge Unconscious Bias and Raise a Global Citizen
All you need to raise a child without unconscious bias.
National Learning Event for the Sierra Leone Education Innovation Challenge (SLEIC)
The goal of the National Learning Event for the Sierra Leone Education Innovation Challenge was to come together at the close of the programme to reflect on lesson learned, share experiences and explore how insights from SLEIC implementation can be used to strengthen Sierra Leone’s education system moving forward. This blog captures takeaways and next steps from the national learning event. …