Dear Children of the World: A Gentle Conversation Starter for Elementary-Aged Children following Tragedy in our World in Bloomington, MN

We live in a big beautiful world, but when violence and tragedy strike,
a child's perception of life may become tainted. As parents and caregivers,
how do we help elementary-aged children understand the unfortunate realities
of our world without destroying their hope for the future?
Dear Children of the World
reminds young readers of the simple wonders
that make our lives beautiful. This book also gently explains that we will experience
times when the choices of others make us sad and cause us to forget how beautiful
our world really is. This short but meaningful read will help spark that tough conversation
with young children following traumatic news events close to home or across the globe.
is written in a subtle way to allow adults the flexibility
to expand the dialogue at a level appropriate for their own child.
The end-of-book parent resource guide includes best practices recommended
by mental health counselors for youth experiencing any crisis situation.
Overall, the ultimate goal is to help children feel secure and loved while
allowing them space to process their emotions.
About the Authors
Rockmond and Cynthia Robinson are a husband and wife team
dedicated to empowering adults and children. They both work in the
educational system in South Carolina. Rockmond is a high-school mental health counselor
and Cynthia is a school district Chief Communications Officer, author, and founder
of Rhyme-Time Learning Adventures. They are parents to four children.
They wrote this book in hopes of helping parents and children cope during increasing times of crisis.