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Expert tips for parents about the Connecticut shooting

Connecticut State Police respond to the mass shooting

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The Connecticut school shooting may raise questions from children about what happened and whether such a tragedy can happen at their own school, as well as anxiety and sadness. Alyse Freda-Colon, a therapist in private practice in Huntington, offers the following advice on how to talk about the incident:

-Consider your child’s age. “If you think your child will see images on television, or...

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