In the days and weeks following a high-profile tragedy kids may have a lot of questions about whether something like this could happen to them. In fact, parents themselves may have a lot of worries about the safety of raising children in this world. It’s normal for both adults and kids to feel anxious after such a publicly devastating event, but there are some links to resources you can choose from to help minimize the stress and maintain a sense of normalcy. The links include tips on how to talk to children as well as how to address media coverage.
- CMI – Helping Children Cope With Frightening News & Traumatic Events
- CMI – Helping Children Cope After a Traumatic Event
- NASP – Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers
- NASP – Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers (Infographic)
- SAMHSA – Tips for Talking With Children Cope After a Disaster
- NCTSN – Talking to Children About a Shooting
- NCTSN – Helping Youth After a Recent Shooting
- NCTSN – Tips for Parents on Media Coverage
Information provided by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), PBS and National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
