Crisis and Disaster Resources for Parents
Resources for Parents
Resources for Coping with Traumatic Events:
National Association of School Psychologists
- Helping Children Cope with Crisis: Care for Caregivers
- Talking to Children about Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers (English)
- Talking to Children about Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers (Spanish)
- Tips for School Administrators on Reinforcing School Safety
- Coping with Crisis: Tips for Parents and Educators
- Coping with Crisis: For children with special needs
- Death: Dealing with a Crisis at School – Practical Suggestions for Educators
- Responsible Media Coverage of Crisis Events
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Other Resources for Trauma Recovery
- Helping Parents Cope with Trauma (CDC, Emergency Response)
- Casualties: Coping with Trauma (CDC, Emergency Response)
Talking to Children About Traumatic Events (Child Mind Institute)- Helping Children Cope with Fear and Anxiety (HHS, Office of Head Start)
- After a Disaster, Helping Young Children Heal (NCTSN)
- Dealing with Disasters (Sesame Street)
- Resources for Parents and Caregivers (also in Spanish) (NCTSN)
Disaster Related Resources:
National Black Child Development Institue & the National Institute of Child Health & Human Development (NICHD)
U.S. Food & Drug Administration
U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Child Care Aware® of America Disaster Related Publications
- Daily Parent: Your Child Knows Something Bad is Happening, How to Handle
- NEW! Child Care Aware's Are You Aware? newsletter:
Other Resources: