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    How can I help my child feel safe after a tragedy in the news?
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    A tragedy scares everyone, so you can only imagine the impact that it has on a child who doesn't entirely grasp the full extent of what happened. Following a tragedy in the news it is imperative that you are there for your child. To help your child...


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