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Dana*, 13, plays with her friends and a puppet at Save the Children's Child Friendly Space

How to Talk to Your Children About Refugees

Help your child understand refugees with age-appropriate advice from Save the Children. Practical scripts and conversation starters for talking about displacement, asylum, and why families flee their homes.

Dana* (in red Hijab) and other girls playing football

Teaching Children About Gender Equality: How Parents Can Make a Difference

Discover practical ways to raise children who believe in gender equality. From challenging stereotypes to role modelling fairness, learn how parents can make a real difference at home.

Four schoolgirls laughing as they take part in Christmas Jumper Day.

Christmas Jumper Day Is for Everyone

Fundraising events like Christmas Jumper Day are an important part of the school year - they let kids have fun while developing empathy and an understanding of the world.

Arzoo* in Afghanistan

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.

Lucy, four, playing with Joyce, 13, in a remote community in Malaita Province, the Solomon Islands.

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.

Marko*, eight, and his mum, Yana*, at their home in Bucharest, Romania

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.

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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.

Illustration of children huddling in Gaza

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.