Further resources about how parents/guardians can help children cope after a disaster:
This webpage can help guide conversations with children about disasters: Disasters and Your Family: Be Prepared
This webpage can help guide conversations with children about tragedies and emergencies: Talking to Children About Tragedies & Other News Events
This webpage has several resources for helping children cope with both natural disasters and emergencies: What Happened to the World?
This tip sheet provides examples and explanations about how to talk to children when they are coping after a disaster:
Helping Your Child Cope After a Disaster
This brief helps providers, parents/guardians and other caregivers understand how children of different ages may react in response to an emergency or disaster: Tips for Talking With and Helping Children and Youth Cope After a Disaster or Traumatic Event: A Guide for Parents, Caregivers, and Teachers
Last Updated: July 15, 2024