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"With our current
unsettled world situation, children hear many stories daily on
the news about war and terrorism. Many parents are asking themselves
'What can I tell my children about war and terrorism?' The links
in this section were compiled by the The National Council on Family
Relations as a public service for families. The California PARENT
Center is posting them here for the convenience of parents in
California."
 Children
Now, Talking with Kids about the News
Center
for the Family at Pepperdine University developed information
on preparing for the war.
Families
and Work Institute has developed a Salute to Educators guide that
addressees age - and developmentally - appropriate tips on how
to communicate with children in all situations of crisis, trauma,
and tragedy.
Family
Information Services has a web page of resources on "Families
and Crisis".
From
Georgia Extension - Emotional
Reactions and Help
- Phases
of Community Adjustment - When
Healing is Slow - Children
and Stress
From
the BBC, teaching resources on Iraq.
From
Chick Moorman, "The Five Best and Worst Things You Can Say
To Your Children About War."
Healthy
Parenting Tool Kit is a joint effort of Missouri(Human Environmental
Sciences and 4-H/ParentLink) and Lincoln University. Materials
cover topics related to parenting young children during time of
deployment, relocation, and dangerous work.
Kansas
State University Research and Extension has information on the
impact of military deployment and related issues on families.
New
York University Child Study Center, Talking to Kids About Terrorism
or Acts of War
Purdu
University Extension offers advice for helping children cope with
terrorist attacks and their aftermath.
"Something
to Remember Me By" Legacy Project has tips on helping children
talk about and deal with war and terrorism, as well as activity
ideas that children can do with parents and grandparents.
The
Learning Network, Talking About Conflict and War
The
Learning Network, Talking With Children about War - Pointers for
Parents
The
National Extension System has a website regarding children and
trauma and the University of Georgia Extension has produced publications
as well.
The
Navy's Roosevelt has a website and a "lifeline" link
to other services on what to say to children, especially when
they have a loved one that is so far away. - Ships'
web pages - United
States Navy web page - KidsPeace
University
of Illinois Extension Service, Talking with Children about Terrorism
and War.
University
of Minnesota, Children, Youth & Family consortium has information
on how parents can help their children with their concerns, fears
and worries about war.
University
of Minnesota Extension Service, Restoring Hope in the Wake of
Terrorism.
University
of Minnesota Extension Service, Ready to Respond.
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