The reality is that major crisis events are happening and in the media. We do our best to limit our children to media exposure with distressing images and news. However, it is difficult to shield them from what they overhear and what is being talked about. Children may be upset and confused. ASM has compiled links to some very helpful tips talking to children about tragedies and the media:
Talking to Children about Tragedies – Resource Links
Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care
http://ubhc.rutgers.edu/tlc/guidelines/educators/CopingwithCrisisHelpingChildrenSpecialNeeds.html
American Academy of Pediatrics
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/Media/Pages/Talking-To-Children-About-Tragedies-and-Other-News-Events.aspx
Dr. Michele Borba
http://micheleborba.com/talking-to-children-about-tragedies/
National Association for the Education of Young Children
http://www.naeyc.org/content/coping-violence *Includes resource list
Child Development Institute
https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/how-to-be-a-parent/communication/talk-to-kids-media-violence/
Bright Horizons
http://www.brighthorizons.com/talking-to-children
PBS Television
https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/online-safety-tips-for-parents
The National Child Traumatic Stress Institute
http://www.nctsn.org/trauma-types/terrorism
http://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/appendix_tips_for_parents_with_schoolage_children.pdf (printable info)
http://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/appendix_tips_for_parents_with_preschool_children.pdf (printable info)
7/2016
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