How to Talk to Kids About Kidnappings

The World

The story of Jaycee Dugard’s abduction is disturbing enough for adults, but what about kids? How do you explain and interpret such a horrific and frightening story to a child? We’re joined this morning by Linda Blair, a child psychologist and author of the book ?Straight Talking.”

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