Sora Journal

Talking to Your Student about the Israel-Hamas War

By Sora Schools

Our School Directors curated a list of age-appropriate resources with ideas for both talking and listening as you and your student process the events of the Israel-Hamas War.

How to Talk to Kids About What's Happening in Israel Right Now: This article from Kveller shares balanced scripts parents and family members can use with their children based on their age range.

How to Talk to Kids About Violence, Crime, and War: Common Sense Media gathers tips and conversation starters to help you talk to kids of different ages about the toughest topics.

Talking to Your Kids About War: VeryWell Family explores ways families can speak with young people about war, including tips on sharing information and restricting media coverage.

How to Talk to Your Children About Conflict and War: UNICEF’s guide offers eight tips to support and comfort your children.

Handle with Care: Supporting Young People During Crises: Learning for Justice offers recommendations and resources to help guide conversations with young people and to manage potential subsequent actions and reactions.