What is talking with children about difficult topics?

Many life events, including illness or death of someone close, divorce, and bullying, and scary or unpleasant for children. Asking how the child feels can also encourage him to discuss sensitive emotions or fears--for example.

Sometimes a parent must raise a difficult topic with a child, such as telling the child about a serious illness in a relative or friend etc. Throughout any discussion, the parent should reassure the child that he or she is loved and will be supported.