Carolyn McAtee Cerbin

Another horrific tragedy. Another day when parents wonder what to say to their kids. Another day to hope that their family -- and their young one’s innocence -- can be protected.

How should parents respond to their children’s questions about the shootings at a Connecticut elementary school on Friday?
“Definitely allow your children to express their feelings and their fears,” said Elizabeth Weingart, a licensed clinical social worker in Edmond, Okla., “because you don’t want that bottled up.”