The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) encourages parents, teachers, child care providers, and others who work closely with children of any age to filter information about the event and present it in a way that their child can understand, adjust to and cope with.
“You know this terrible thing happened, where some kids/people were hurt/killed by somebody.”
How to Talk to your Child after a Tragedy Occurs – (Click to view)
In the burden of violence, You can make a Difference – (Click to view)
__
Resources – (PDF)
How to… Talk to Your Child After a Tragedy Occurs – (PDF)
Cómo Hablar con su Hijo Después de una Tragedia?
Spanish / Español – (PDF)