For parents struggling what to tell their children today;
• Focus on democratic values and institutions, not individuals. Our system is bigger than any one person
• Emphasize respect, kindness and inclusion. These values matter regardless of who's president
• Encourage critical thinking
• Reassure kids that many people are working to uphold rights and protections for all
• Use this as a chance to teach about elections, government, and civic participation
• Listen to your child's concerns. Validate their feelings while providing age-appropriate context
• Model respectful dialogue, even about views you disagree with. Kids learn from our example
but most of all- hug them and squeeze them even if they don’t like it