security when we fly.' Relate it to their world." Ask them what they think . They're old enough to start sharing their feelings about what happened. "If they say it makes them feel sad or scared, you can admit that you feel the same way, too," says Walsh. "Then remind them that everyone's working hard to keep us safe. Give them coping skills." Middle and High Schoolers Start a conversation. At this point, you no longer need to tiptoe around the facts. Kids are developing their own thoughts and opinions about what happened. "They're capable of nuanced conversations," says Walsh. "They may be far right or left of your own thoughts, but hear them out and then talk." Limit exposure to graphic images and videos . People of all ages are disturbed by video of the Twin Towers falling. And while there's certainly no reason to show that to preschoolers or elementary schoolers, older kids will undoubtedly be curious to see what happened. "Try as much as possible to steer them away from sensationalized coverage," says Walsh. "Find some tasteful images that aren't exploitative or overly graphic." Keep your kid's temperament in mind . Some adults handle things better than others, and that goes double for children. "If you have a kid who's very sensitive and is always imagining the worst case scenario, you need to respect that," says Walsh. But even if your teen does become distraught, remember, kids are remarkably resilient. "Give it a day or two and