As a father of two and a middle school principal, the tragic events at Newtown hit close to home and bring me to my knees in prayer.   It's inevitable that kids will ask parents, "Why did this happen?"  Parents need to be ready to answer in a way that supports kids and is honest. If you are a teacher in a Christian school, you can also use these tips. The tips on how to talk to your kids below are not from ...

As a principal, I was heart broken when I first heard the news of the school shooting in Newtown, CT.  I walked to my office, read the report online, and teared up as I thought about my own kids. Tragedies like Newtown pierce the heart of everyone but kids can be especially taken back by something that hits so close to home to them. As a father of two, my wife and I prayed about how to handle this with our ...