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Explaining the Inexplicable to Children

December 17th, 2012 | 1 Comment

I have no explanation for the horror of last week. Personally, I am hoping to not share what happened in Newtown with my very young children, ages 6, 4, and 1.5. I know that others disagree but, given my children’s reactions to other recent events in our own lives and community, I feel this is what is best for my family. Honesty is not the same as full disclosure. If you are making this same decision, I … Read entire article »

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Candace Lindemann is a published children’s writer and educational consultant. She holds a B.A. from Yale University and an M.Ed. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

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