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Talking With Kids about Tragedies and Disasters

Helping Children After The Tornado: Information for Parents and Teachers

Helping Children After a Natural Disaster: Information for Parents and Teachers (70 KB Acrobat File)

Strategies for Parents and Teachers - NC State University

Talking with Children When the Talking Gets Tough
Advice on how to discuss tragedies and disasters with your children.

How to Talk to Your Child About the News - Nemours Foundation

Managing Traumatic Stress
How to spot, understand and deal with reactions to traumatic stress in yourself and others. From the American Psychological Association.

Helping Children Deal with the Emotional Impact of America at War
Advice on helping children and students deal with the emotional impact of war, tragic events and fear of terrorism.

Terrorism and Children - Purdue University Extension