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b'The news is hard for anyone to escape these days\\u2013 and that includes our kids. Even the littlest ones might see a stray notification on a parent\'s phone, or overhear something scary from a television that was left on. A lot of us struggle with what to tell our kids, how much, and when. But if we don\'t give the kids any context, some older kid in the cafeteria might become their primary source of (mis)information.\\nWe discuss what age is old enough for difficult topics, what to do when the story is close to home, and how we can always lead with reassurance\\u2013 plus the best ways to consume the news with, and in front of, our kids.\\nHere are links to some of the writing on the topic that we discuss in this episode:\\nPaul Underwood for NYT: Is the News Too Scary for Kids?\\nNPR Parenting: What To Say To Kids When the News Is Scary\\nLiz Gumbinner: No, I Don\'t Know. Please Don\'t Tell Me\\nCommon Sense Media: Best News Sources for Kids\\n\\nSpecial thanks to this month\'s sponsors:\\nThe\\xa0Cozi\\xa0Family Organizer is for anyone juggling camp schedules, practices, meetings, doctor\\u2019s appointments, and maybe a date night once in a while. Download\\xa0Cozi\\xa0for free from the app store!\\nGreen Chef\\u2019s expert chefs design flavorful recipes that go way beyond the ordinary. Go to greenchef.com/laughing100 and use code laughing100 to get $100\\xa0off including free shipping!\\nItalic is a new kind of everything store. They offer quality goods from the same manufacturers as leading brands for up to 80% less. Sign up for an Italic membership at italic.com/join and use code WHATFRESHHELL for 30% off.\\nMagic Spoon cereal gets protein into your kids\\u2019 breakfast- and with 0 grams of sugar. Go to magicspoon.com/FRESH and use the code FRESH at checkout to get $5 off!\\nJane.com\\xa0is a boutique marketplace featuring the latest in women\\u2019s fashion, accessories, home decor, children\\u2019s clothing, and more. You will not believe the prices!\\xa0Visit\\xa0jane.com/laughing.\\nHooked on Phonics is the learn-to-read program that has helped over 6 million kids learn to read. And now it offers a multi-sensory approach, which uniquely combines an amazing app with\\xa0hands-on learning materials shipped to your home every month. Get your first month for just $1 by going to hookedonphonics.com/laughing.\\nOlive gets you consolidated, cardboard-free deliveries from over 100 of your favorite fashion sites. No cardboard-box waste! Returns are a snap. Best of all, you can sign up for free, at shopolive.com.\\nLiterati delivers their monthly book picks straight to your door, so you can spend less time finding a good book and more time actually reading one. And their app lets you chat about the books with the whole Literati community. Redeem your FREE trial at literati.com/whatfreshhell.\\nSome other podcasts we\'re loving right now: \\nStrollerCoaster: A Parenting Podcast is created by Munchkin, the most beloved baby brand in the world. Hosted by Faith Salie, this podcast is about the ups and downs of parenting life. Follow or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!\\nHome.Made. podcast: inside every home, there\\u2019s a story. Hosted by Stephanie Foo (This American Life, Snap Judgment), each episode of this 10-part series explores the meaning of home and what it can teach us about ourselves and each other. Follow or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!\\nBobby Wonder is a kids\' podcast from GoKidGo that the whole family can enjoy. Bobby Wonder is a typical guy who just found out he\'s from another planet. If your kid also loves to laugh, save the world, and eat waffles, subscribe or follow "Bobby Wonder" wherever you\'re listening right now.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'