• KCTV: Navigating World Cup Excitement and Large Crowds

    • KCTV: Navigating World Cup Excitement and Large Crowds

    A counselor with Saint Luke's shares tips on handling potential World Cup stressors for children, like extra noise and large crowds.

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    For the first time ever, Kansas City will serve as a host city for the FIFA World Cup this summer. The world's largest sporting event will bring lots of excitement, but also a host of new experiences—from large crowds to extra noise—that can be overwhelming for some children.

    Amanda Davis, director of therapy services at Saint Luke's Crittenton Children's Center, talked with KCTV about how adults can help children prepare for the excitement and new experiences of the World Cup in KC.