Children are filled with wonder and curiosity. However, sometimes explaining life events to them in an age-appropriate manner can be a little tricky. Talking about the impacts of severe weather, such as Hurricane Milton, or the importance of casting a vote may require a thoughtful approach. Don’t shy away from these important conversations.

Each day life offers us opportunities to teach and to learn. Fortunately, there are various resources available to help adults communicate with children on a wide variety of topics.

Here are just a few:

The New York Times Learning Network: Geared toward middle and high school students and offers news-related resources to encourage thoughtful discussion.

Scholastic Kids Press Corps: An educational news source written by kids for kids. It covers current events in a way that is easy for children to understand.

iCivics: Founded by former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, offers educational games and lesson plans on government, law, and politics

News-O-Matic: A daily digital newspaper for kids that explains current events in kid-friendly terms. Available on app stores.