It is good practice for parents to have ongoing conversations with their children about family values, safety, and “what if” scenarios. Talking with your children before something happens gives them the tools and confidence to make safe, good decisions, and to react appropriately in a variety of situations. Even if these conversations feel huge or overwhelming, they are critical to have. Start small — perhaps in the car on the way to school or a game — and build on previous conversations to give your child a full picture of what to do and how to handle tricky situations. For more information, read the VIRTUS® article “Talking With Your Kids” at lacatholics.org/did-you-know.