A Mama’s Musings

My blog is like a cup of tea with your bestie, where I spill the beans (and maybe a little baby food) on our daily adventures. You'll find heartfelt reflections on the joys and challenges of motherhood, mixed with the occasional tongue-in-cheek tale that'll have you nodding in solidarity.

Navigating Vicarious Trauma: Shielding Our Children from Media's Emotional Storm

In a world awash with relentless streams of heartbreaking news, my silence on social media has been a conscious choice, not a lack of care or compassion. The unfolding events are unfathomable, and I find myself at a loss for words to describe the depth of their impact. The emotions they evoke are as tumultuous as the events themselves. Amid this turmoil, I am also keenly aware of the media's powerful influence on our lives and, more importantly, on our children's well-being. In an age where information flows ceaselessly, our children are exposed to a deluge of distressing events through the media. From natural disasters to acts of violence, they witness these events through news reports, social media, and sometimes even through fictionalised portrayals in movies and TV shows.

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