{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5bd86d4944cdf3c60b93898e/69bc4209007cdcf83f78c58b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Talking with Your Kids about the War in Iran","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5bd86d4944cdf3c60b93898e/1773944539892-f9b64a8b-93fb-4ad4-ac91-93a9963d7b47.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>When the world feels uncertain and headlines hit close to home, how can parents help their children feel safe?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, of Shrinking it Down: Mental Health Made Simple, Gene and Khadijah explore how families can support children during times of political conflict, such as the current War in Iran. They break down how children and teens at different developmental stages process stress, from preschoolers who may regress to teens grappling with more complex emotions and questions. Tune in for advice and real-life strategies for supporting kids through uncertainty.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><h3>Media List</h3><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.mghclaycenter.org/parenting-concerns/helping-your-kids-following-tragedy/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Helping Kids of All Ages in the Face of Terrorism or War </a>(MGH Clay Center)</li><li><a href=\"https://www.wcvb.com/article/expert-tips-on-how-to-talk-to-teens-about-war-in-iran/70628786?utm_source=OCERMarketingCloud&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=HMS+in+the+News+(March+6%2c+2026)&amp;utm_content=https%3a%2f%2fwww.wcvb.com%2farticle%2fexpert-tips-on-how-to-talk-to-teens-about-war-in-iran%2f70628786\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Expert tips on how to talk to teens about war in Iran</a> (WCVB)</li><li><a href=\"https://www.mghclaycenter.org/multimedia/videos/breaking-news-and-kids/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Breaking News and Kids</a> (MGH Clay Center)</li><li><a href=\"https://www.mghclaycenter.org/self-care/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Self-Care Resources - Videos, Toolkit, More</a>&nbsp;(MGH Clay Center)</li></ul><p><br></p>","author_name":"Gene Beresin, MD, MA and Khadijah Booth Watkins, MD, MPH"}