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Should I let my child watch the news after a tragedy?

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Should I let my child watch the news after a tragedy?

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After a tragedy, it's easy to get hooked on the horror when it's replayed over and over on TV, but watching can be upsetting for kids. Tamar Chansky, DO, who specializes in anxiety, explains the ways that children are affected.

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