The news coming out of Ukraine as Russian forces step up their attacks is devastating.

It can be hard to know how to talk to children about what’s happening in the world – particularly when it comes to such senseless violence against civilians.

But if a child is of a certain age, it’s likely they’re already aware of what’s happening – and adults will want to help them understand the events in an appropriate and empathetic way…

Leading Irish child and adolescent psychotherapist Colman Noctor spoke to Maria McCann on Deise Today this morning (Wednesday)...