MINNEAPOLIS — Just 24 hours ago, two children died and 17 people were injured in a mass shooting at Annunciation Church and Catholic School in Minneapolis.

How does a parent begin to explain such a tragedy to their children? Sara Benson, the director of operations at People Incorporated , shared some advice on the topic on KARE 11 Sunrise.

Benson advised parents to tune into their own needs so they can support their children in a healthy way. Parents should provide opportunities for children to talk about the shooting and ask questions.

Parents can ask open-ended questions to figure out what their children already know about the shooting and what they might have questions about.

"One of the pieces is allowing kids to express their worries and concerns about it and express wondering a

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