Shocking news events, disasters, political violence, and other difficult situations can be difficult to discuss with chidlren. Many adults think children can be shielded from those events, but this fact sheet provides information supporting the importance of keeping communication channels open at those times. Tips are provided for parents to broach difficult topics.

This site is devoted to child care providers joining with parents to support children's well-being. It includes materials and links for childcare providers to build positive relationships with parents along with materials for providers and materials to be distributed to parents. Categories of materials are parent-provider relationships, supporting parents, child growth and development, guidance and discipline, children and learning, family-child relationships, health and safety, and making connections. Several pieces focus on talking to parents or providers about difficult topics..