Nobody ever prepares themselves for this!

How do you talk to your kids about the unthinkable? Discussing traumatic events with their children, like the attempted assassination of Donald Trump that was broadcast on live TV and was seen by millions of children worldwide, is daunting and confusing, and seems to have left many accomplished, successful women at a loss.

In today’s fast-paced, information-saturated world, much too often, our children are exposed to horrific situations before we can help them understand, internalize, and deal with what they just saw with their disbelieving eyes.

As a working mom trying to balance your career and parenting, it's important to approach these conversations with care and sensitivity. Here are some key insights to guide you:

1. Stay Calm: First and foremost, manage your own emotions. Your children will look to you for cues on how to react. I know, easier said than done, but remember that your demeanor sets the tone. Breathe deeply, stay focused on what you think your children need to hear from you, and always remind yourself that you are on candid camera. More than what you share with them, how you do (your tone of voice, your use of exaggerated descriptions) will greatly impact how your children accept and process what happened.

2. Be Honest: When talking about these very emotional topics with your children, try as much as you can to use........

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