Big Conversations with Little Children: Addressing Questions, Worries, and Fears

Young children ask big questions, and this book helps you answer them with clarity, care, and confidence. Big Conversations with Little Children equips early childhood educators with practical guidance for responding to tough topics that arise in classrooms and with families. Grounded in real-life questions from young children, the book offers strategies for navigating sensitive issues like family changes, illness, loss, racism, gender identity, and community trauma. Whether addressing a single child or facilitating group discussions, educators will find clear, compassionate ways to foster honest dialogue and emotional safety.