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Newtown shooting: How to talk to your kids

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The tragedy that took place in Newtown, Connecticut on Friday is hard for adults to process, but it's even worse for children.  Some parents spent their weekend trying to figure out how to discuss the shootings with their kids, and those talks will likely continue. 

Dr. Shamina Henkel, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, joined Good Day to explain some ways parents can tackle the tough task of explaining the tragedy to their children.

CLICK ON THE VIDEO ABOVE TO WATCH HER SEGMENT!

For more information on questions parents face after the Connecticut school shooting tragedy, click here for a link to more information recommended by Dr. Henkel

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