The last few years have been difficult, and for a while, it felt like every day we were presented with a new and unfathomable piece of news. And social media keeps us more engaged than ever, almost too much.

Dr. Donald Shifrin is a Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine, and on the show today he'll break down kids accessibility to news and media these days, dealing with news from uncredible sources, creating hope for your family, and using this onslaught of news as teachable moments.