Nancy J. Kislin, LCSW, MFT

We Remember: The Voices of Parkland

The words of students who survived a mass shooting tell us firsthand how the nightmare created a trauma that will affect them and their families for years to come.

The words of students who survived a mass shooting tell us firsthand how the nightmare created a trauma that will affect them and their families for years to come.

Create a Family Emergency Plan Today

When asked if they discuss mass shootings with their children, most parents answer, "No, I don't want to upset them." I disagree.

When asked if they discuss mass shootings with their children, most parents answer, "No, I don't want to upset them." I disagree.

A Wake-up Call for Parents in the Aftermath of a School Shooting

"My child is scared to go to the bathroom in school. She is afraid that a shooter will come and she will die alone. I don't know what to say."

"My child is scared to go to the bathroom in school. She is afraid that a shooter will come and she will die alone. I don't know what to say."

How to Talk to Your Kids After the Latest School Shooting

If you feel at a loss for words after the latest mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, you are not alone.

If you feel at a loss for words after the latest mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, you are not alone.

Why Will Smith's Slap Is Echoing

7 ways for parents to talk to kids about Will Smith.

7 ways for parents to talk to kids about Will Smith.

How to Talk to Children About the War in Ukraine

They may just grunt or shrug their shoulders. That doesn't mean they don't have questions, or that they're not scared.

They may just grunt or shrug their shoulders. That doesn't mean they don't have questions, or that they're not scared.

How to Hold School Drills Without Traumatizing Kids

Research shows us that we can create effective drills to prepare schools for active shooter situations without causing students undue stress.

Research shows us that we can create effective drills to prepare schools for active shooter situations without causing students undue stress.

Don't Teach Children to Be Martyrs

School lockdown drills should not involve instructing or encouraging children to become martyrs.

School lockdown drills should not involve instructing or encouraging children to become martyrs.

How to Talk with Kids About 'Squid Game'

Don't avoid talking to kids about the Netflix series. Start with these questions. Are you feeling anxious or uncomfortable with anything you saw or heard? What did you feel?

Don't avoid talking to kids about the Netflix series. Start with these questions. Are you feeling anxious or uncomfortable with anything you saw or heard? What did you feel?

A Mother-in-law’s Unique Love

Last week we buried my mother-in-law. I am left with a mix of memories and emotions that must be unraveled.

Last week we buried my mother-in-law. I am left with a mix of memories and emotions that must be unraveled.