Includes bibliographical references and index.

The war in Iraq. Suicide bombers. The World Trade Center attack. Anthrax scares. When our world moves through troubling and uncertain times, what can you do to make your child feel truly safe? The experts at Child magazine -- known for their in-depth, newsbreaking coverage of parenting issues -- have compiled a collection of practical and reassuring articles which will guide any parent through the challenge of explaining the more frightening aspects of current events. Parents, teachers, and child caregivers can all benefit from this straightforward guide from the experts of the award-winning Child magazine.