In these distressing times, it is vital that communities band together. Young children shouldn’t have to learn about tragic events; whether seeing it on the news, hearing about it from those around them, or experiencing it first hand – exposure to tragedy has become all too common. As acts of violence continue to increase, some parents may struggle with what to say and how to appropriately answer their child(ren)’s questions.
It has become more important that parents have access to resources that can assist them in having those difficult conversations. We at rootid would like to share this list of resources that provide tips and best practices for talking to your children about tragedy and violence. It is our hope that you will find this list useful as you process your feelings and support your children.
My school’s new emergency plan includes lockdown drills. How can we keep them from scaring the kids? https://childmind.org/article/my-schools-new-emergency-plan-includes-lockdown-drills-how-can-we-keep-them-from-scaring-the-kids/
Parent Guidelines for Helping Youth after the Recent Shooting https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/parents_guidelines_f…
Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers
https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-safety-and-crisis/school-violence-resources/talking-to-children-about-violence-tips-for-parents-and-teachers
How To Talk To Kids About Violence, Crime and War
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/articles/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-violence-crime-and-war
How To Help Children Cope With Tragic Events
https://newsroom.ocde.us/five-things-to-keep-in-mind-when-helping-kids-cope-with-crisis/
Coping In The Aftermath Of A Shooting
https://www.counseling.org/knowledge-center/coping-in-the-aftermath-of-a-shooting
Supporting employees in coping with community violence
https://www.lacoe.edu/Portals/0/LACOE/EASE/Guidance%20for%20Leadership_%20Supporting%20employees%20in%20coping%20with%20community%20violence-EASE-10%20(1).pdf?ver=2020-06-04-141201-693
RESOURCES IN SPANISH – RECURSOS EN ESPANOL
Ansiedad por los tiroteos en las escuelas; En busca de formas proactivas para lidiar con los sentimientos de preocupación
https://childmind.org/es/articulo/ansiedad-por-los-tiroteos-en-las-escue…
El nuevo plan de emergencia de mi escuela incluye simulacros de encierro. ¿Cómo podemos evitar que asusten a los niños?
https://childmind.org/es/articulo/el-nuevo-plan-de-emergencia-de-mi-escu…
Cómo ayudar a sus hijos tras los tiroteos en los centros de educación
https://www.apa.org/topics/schools-classrooms/escolar
Recursos De Violencia Masiva
https://www.nctsn.org/what-is-child-trauma/trauma-types/terrorism-and-violence/mass-violence?search=&resource_type=All&field_taxonomy_event_type_tid=105&language=86&audience=All&other=All
Guía Para Los Padres Para Ayudar A Los Jóvenes Después De Un Tiroteo Reciente
https://www.nctsn.org/resources/guia-para-los-padres-para-ayudar-los-jov…
Hablarles a los niños sobre violencia: consejos para padres y educadores
https://conejousd.org/Portals/0/Talking_to_Children_About_Violence_Infog…