Home / Life Mama, when the news breaks your heart Faye Shearwood How are you talking to your little ones about the news? By Faye Shearwood March 3, 2022 Faye Shearwood Rectangle There is so much going on in the world, and more often than not, we’re flooded by the news and our social media platforms. In moments when so many scary situations are happening around us, at some point our children will become aware. So how do we talk about the news with them? How do we keep them informed, but at the same time, protected? This mom discusses how she creates a balance. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Faye | Family | Travel | Adventure | UK (@meandbeau_travels) “So grateful for our 3 babes and moments like these… I’ve been thinking a lot about the baby who was born in an underground shelter, families forced to leave their homes, fathers saying goodbye to their children so that they can stay and fight, normal Ukrainians taking up arms—and the fact that it is happening right now, in a country not so far away—all because of one man. It’s all happening so fast. Feeling a little overwhelmed right now—scared but excited for our plans this year, thankful for our life here but guilty for feeling like that. Overwhelmed. Anxious. Totally normal feelings if you’re feeling that way too. I always think it’s best to be honest and upfront, but to put things into context a little too. I’ve stopped listening or watching the news in front of Beau, as it was making him worried and he was getting confused between the Ukraine and the UK. What are your thoughts on news with the little ones? I always think it’s best to be honest and upfront, but to put things into context a little too. It’s such a tough call. My thoughts are with the people of Ukraine.” Related Stories Celebrity News Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds will match up to $1 million to aid Ukrainian refugees Parenting How to talk about war and other difficult topics with your children: An age-by-age guide News How you can support Ukraine right now Tags: Essays, News, Parenting advice Related articles News How what’s happening in Ukraine has changed my perspective on motherhood February 28, 2022 Life As I tuck my babies in at night, I’m thinking of moms in Ukraine March 4, 2022 Celebrity News Mila Kunis joked about wanting to “get away” from her kids during the pandemic—and we so get it February 11, 2021 Parenting How to talk to kids about the DC plane crash with compassion and reassurance January 30, 2025 Celebrity News Anne Hathaway gets candid about motherhood vs. her career: ‘There’s no contest’ April 30, 2024