EdCast Discussing Tragedy with Children Posted April 16, 2013 By Matt Weber In the wake of the tragic events at the Boston Marathon, we have come together as families, communities, a city, and a nation, to mourn those lost and attempt to make sense of what is, in the end, a terribly senseless act. But how do we, as adults, parents, and teachers, help our children understand what occurred -- and why? In this edition of the EdCast, Lecturer Richard Weissbourd speaks to Adjunct Lecturer Betsy Groves, founding director of the Child Witness to Violence Project, about how both parents and teachers can properly discuss with their kids the meaning and impact of the recent tragedy in Boston.About the Harvard EdCast The Harvard EdCast is a weekly series of podcasts, available on the Harvard University iTunes U page, that features a 15-20 minute conversation with thought leaders in the field of education from across the country and around the world. Hosted by Matt Weber, the Harvard EdCast is a space for educational discourse and openness, focusing on the myriad issues and current events related to the field. EdCast An education podcast that keeps the focus simple: what makes a difference for learners, educators, parents, and communities Explore All Articles Related Articles EdCast What Do Immigrant Students Need? It Isn't Just ELL Carola Suárez-Orozco discusses the social-emotional needs of immigrant students EdCast Creating Trans-Inclusive Schools The steps schools should take toward building more gender-inclusive school climates EdCast Where Have All the Students Gone? Stanford Economist Thomas Dee explores the reasons for and implications of the post-pandemic enrollment dip in public schools