Advice for Talking With and Helping Children and Youth Cope After a Disaster or Traumatic Event

Advice for Talking With and Helping Children and Youth Cope After a Disaster or Traumatic Event

Two Guides For Parents, Caregivers, And Teachers

After any disaster or crisis, families struggle with what they should say to children and what’s best not to share with them.

Here are two helpful guides filled with tips and age-based videos on how to approach discussing disasters with your young children. These articles include information such as: where to start, talking to toddlers through teen years, effective listening, how to identify red flags, helping children with special needs, and much more.

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