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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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How to talk to children about difficult things: A clinical psychologists’ guide

Clinical psychologists, Dr Jane Gilmour (left) and Dr Bettina Hohnen (right)
Clinical psychologists, Dr Jane Gilmour (left) and Dr Bettina Hohnen (right) Photograph: Nicola Barron/Jane Gilmour & Bettina Hohnen

All children face difficult times in life sooner or later, from falling out with school friends and struggling in a particular class, to death in the family – and many other things besides.

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