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In the midst of all the violence we have seen in the media over the last couple weeks, here are some resources to help you (and your child) cope with the violence.  Please use self-care during this time, talk to a friend, neighbor, family member, etc.  to discuss your feelings and make sure your children or teens have outlets too.

Coping with Violence

http://www.naeyc.org/content/coping-violence

How to Talk to Children about Violence

https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/how-to-be-a-parent/communication/talk-to-kids-violence/

Building Resilience to manage indirect exposure to terror

http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/terror-exposure.aspx

Helping children and adolescents cope with violence and disasters

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/helping-children-and-adolescents-cope-with-violence-and-disasters-parents-trifold/index.shtml

How to talk to children about tragedy

http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/talking-to-children.aspx