What about support the toy industry in Ukraine ? See the following article from Global Toy News with links to stores and businesses in Ukraine:
There are many legitimate ways to support Ukraine, see this list from The Today Show:
Or send books to children who have fled the Ukraine:
https://www.today.com/video/inside-the-efforts-to-send-books-to-children-who-fled-ukraine-136651845600
It is important to talk to children at their level about why there is war and why people fight, here are 2 great articles:
“Helping Children Cope with Frightening News” by Harold S. Koplewicz, MD
Or try reading Kid Pie by Rosalinde Block about some of life's messier problems.
https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/60548345-kid-pie-slices-of-life
Protecting freedom is at the heart of America, help your children understand why, it's important.
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