One way to address election anxiety is to talk about the political system and encourage long-term engagement. Kids as young as 3 can pick up on political divides, Magavi says, so it's important to facilitate open conversation. Brescher Shea teaches her own sons, 4 and 7, how to be engaged citizens by writing to lawmakers, attending rallies, and, of course, thinking about voting. "When talking to kids about politics, we need to be realistic without being depressing," said Brescher Shea. Advertisement"It's important to make sure that we don't place all of our hopes and dreams on the election," Brescher Shea said.

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