Understanding conflict on such a large level is upsetting for adults to understand, but how do we educate our children without overwhelming them?
Kids are naturally curious, and with clothing appeals, fundraisers, and the invasion of Ukraine on a 24 hours news cycle, it's not as though the topic can be ignored.
But how do you explain war to a child without scaring them? Do you just brush over it? What if they're old enough to be on social media and see it all for themselves? These are the questions on many parents' minds.
Psychologist Dr Jane Gilmour, of Great Ormond Street Hospital, has shared some tips on how to talk to your child about the world around them.
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"Keep an ear out for what they are hearing, then explain and translate it," she writes on Mumsnet.
Make the news they see and hear accessible to them through simple and straightforward terms.
"Use an analogy that is recognisable in their world," she writes. For example, we shouldn't take something that doesn't belong to us. There's no need to get bogged down in history and politics, just keep to the basic facts and any lessons that can be applied.
Parents are also concerned about answering their children's questions without worrying them, but your child feeling like you're a safe space to ask these questions is a good thing.
"Be honest," says Dr Gilmour, don't pretend that nothing is happening. "Acknowledge this is a serious event, but many countries are working together to figure out what to do."
This might be a nice opportunity to teach your child about empathy and how they might be able to share with families less fortunate than them. However, Dr Gilmour does mention that it might be useful to highlight that daily life for your child won't change.
If you find your child is getting particularly anxious, it's important to remember this "doesn't mean they have a mental health disorder," and "everyone experiences different emotions, like anxiety, from time to time."
Here, Dr Gilmour suggests having a regular check-in time for questions or concerns, and get your child to note these as they come across them during the day.
By doing this, you're able to touch base with your children and still be a trusted source of information, meaning they won't feel like they have to fill the gaps of understanding with what they read on the internet.
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