The National Child Traumatic Stress Network has information on how to talk with children about mass shootings. The tips include how to start the conversation, common reactions, and how to seek help if you need it.

https://www.nctsn.org/resources/talking-children-about-shooting

They also have a resource for adults on coping with mass violence.

https://www.nctsn.org/resources/coping-after-mass-violence

CNN reported yesterday that May 24, 2022, was the 144th day of the year. According to the Gun Violence Archive, since January 1st, there have been at least 212 mass shootings, in the U.S., injuring or killing four or more people, not including the shooter.

https://www.gunviolencearchive.org/