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Scenario

When to tell young children about your mental health struggles

My 5-year-old asks why mommy cries so much and I don't know how to explain PTSD to a child without scaring her or making her feel responsible.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

A parent grapples with age-appropriate transparency about their trauma symptoms while protecting their child from inappropriate emotional responsibility.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Trauma-informed parenting?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.