How to support yourself and your children during ongoing events. Negative, destructive, prevailing emotions at this time are fear and anxiety. They are complemented by fear, anxiety, and indignation. They take up a lot of energy and internal resources. Our attention is focused on news reports, they “include” us in discussions and expressing our opinions. It is very important how we, adults, cope with the flow of information on an emotional level so that our children are not influenced. Recommendations for those who are not directly involved in the situation. For those affected by the situation, first ensure your safety, then these recommendations.🔹Follow the news outside of the presence of children, or in text mode.🔸Cope with your emotions before going to your children. If you are very worried, talk about your feelings to yourself or to someone who can listen and support you. Use breathing exercises to quickly restore your emotional background. Focus on your life, your tasks, family, children, work. This is something you can influence.🔸Try not to change the usual rhythm of life for yourself and your children.🔹Play and communicate with children of preschool or primary school age as before. If they ask questions, answer with a simple, not complex answer and redirect their attention. They do not understand everything that is happening, so it is important not to instill fear in them. Maintain confidential communication with teenagers. It is trust and support that are very important and necessary at the moment. If he asks you questions about military operations, then first think about what you will say and how you will comment on the information. You, the parents, know better how and what you can say to your child. Let him speak out and hear his opinion.🔹Spend more time on simple, pleasant and warm communication with loved ones.🔸Do not skimp on words of love, joy and gratitude.🔹If necessary, consult a psychologist. Take care of yourself and your loved ones!