With all the awful news over the weekend and the last few days, here at the mothers group in your ears, we wanted to help you find the tools to talk to your kids in age appropriate terms.

You can read Gen Muir’s article ‘How to talk to children of every age about the Westfield Bondi Junction attacks, according to a grief counsellor.’

If you or someone you know is in need of support contact help is available:
Lifeline 13 11 14
Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636
1800RESPECT 1800 737 732

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