Talking With Kids About Crisis
After any crisis or disaster, parents and other adults struggle with what they should say and share with children and what not to say or share with them. Attached are resources to help you begin the conversation with your child(ren).
- Talking with Kids for Signs of Sexual Abuse (secondSTEP Committee for Children)
- Talking To Children About Tragedies and Other News Events (Healthy Children.org)
- Tips for Talking With and Helping Children and Youth Cope After a Disaster or Traumatic Event: A Guide for Parents, Caregivers, and Teachers (PDF)
- Talking to Children About War (National Child Traumatic Stress Network)
- Helping Students in Troubling Times (American School Counselor Association)
- Handle with Care: Supporting Young People During Crises (Learning for Justice)