Due to today’s horrific events in Newtown, Connecticut, WGBY wanted to supply you with resources to help children deal with scary news.

Here’s a message from Gordon and Elmo on how to talk to your children (and stay tuned for the ones that follow for other tips):

Sesame Workshop also has a Here For Each Other Parent’s Guide on how to talk to children in the face of difficult or scary circumstances.  Our thoughts are with all individuals touched by the events of this tragedy.