Sandy Hook Tragedy

How to talk with your children about tragedy

Dr. Phil says that it’s important that children hear about what happened from their parents instead of the television or internet. Here are his tips for talking to your child about the mass shooting:

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How Richard will help his son cope

Richard talks about how he'll help his 7-year-old son cope with the funerals of his friends and returning to Sandy Hook Elementary School.

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First Responders

Dr. Phil asks Dr. Travis about his experience as a first responder dealing with tragedies that involve children.

On Dec. 14, a gunman fatally shot his mother then opened fire at Sandy Hook Elementary School, killing 20 children and six adults before taking his own life. Dr. Phil discusses how to talk to your children about the tragedy. Then, Dr. Travis shares his...

A Sandy Hook parent shares his experience

Richard shares how his 7-year-old son who attends Sandy Hook Elementary School has been dealing with the tragedy.

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Can we prevent another school shooting??

Dr. Phil says, it’s difficult to predict who is likely to carry out such acts or when and where. But, he said, family members are in the best position to notice changes in a person’s behavior and seek help.

Are mass shootings getting more frequent?

Dr. Phil says mass shootings seem to be getting more frequent, but we’re not getting any better preventing them from happening.

Sandy Hook Tragedy

On Dec.14, a gunman fatally shot his mother then opened fire at Sandy Hook Elementary School, killing 20 children and six adults before taking his own life

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Helping your children cope with a tragedy

Dr. Phil McGraw joins E.R. physician Dr. Travis Stork to help guide parents how to talk to their children about the news they're watching on television and online and how to help their children through the grieving process.

Dr. Phil says it's...

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Signs of grief

Dr. Phil describes some of the ways that a child might express grief.

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