How to Support Your Child’s Resilience in a Time of Crisis

• 2014

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• Kenneth Ginsburg; Martha Jablow

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This article describes ways parents can help their children be strong during tough times. It suggests listening to your child, keeping routines, and talking honestly about what is happening. It also recommends showing love and support, helping kids solve problems, and encouraging them to stay connected with friends and family. Parents should take care of themselves too so they can better help their children.

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Focus Area: Mental Health

Audience: Families & Children

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Keywords: Child; Crisis Intervention; Mental Health; Parent-Child Relations; Stress, Psychological; Resilience, Psychological

Institutions: Healthy Children

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