Parent Tips for Helping School-Age Children After Disasters

• 2018

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This document describes ways parents can help school-age children after disasters. It gives tips for talking to kids about what happened, helping them feel safe, and dealing with worries or bad dreams. It suggests letting children share their feelings, reassuring them they are not at fault, and encouraging healthy activities. Parents should answer questions honestly but gently and protect kids from scary news coverage. The guide also recommends helping children help others in age-appropriate ways while making sure they do not take on too much responsibility.

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Focus Areas: Mental Health; Trauma

Audience: Families & Children

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Recovery

Keywords: Child; Crisis Intervention; Disasters; Mental Health; Parent-Child Relations; Parents; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic; Stress, Psychological; Terrorism; Emotional Adjustment; Psychological First Aid

Institutions: National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)

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The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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