Family Stress
Resources to help parents, teachers, family members and other adults who may wonder how best to reassure children and youth during times of tragedy.
War, Terrorism & Tragedies:
o In the Aftermath of War
o Taking Time Out From War
o Connections with Family & Friends
o Dealing with Realities & Uncertainty
Natural Disasters:
Children & Severe Weather: UNL Extension Publication
- Help Children Cope with Disasters
- Impact on Children and Families / Tornados
- Early Childhood Trauma
- Helping Children Cope
- Stress and Natural Disaster
- Understanding the Impact of Disasters on Children
- How to Help Preschoolers Manage Their Emotions after a Disaster
- Severe Storm Recovery Resources: Links to Resources- UNL Extension in Lancaster County
- Safety & Disaster Preparedness: Links to Resources- UNL Extension in Lancaster County
- Flood Resources from UNL Extension
- Tornado Resources from UNL Extension
- Drought Resources from UNL Extension
Children's Stress:
Links to Resources:
· EDEN: Extension Disaster Education Network
· FEMA: Federal Emergency Management
· PBS Kids Resources for Parents
· Purple Wagon: Purdue University. Resources to help children, families, teachers learn more about war, terrorism, political violence, natural disasters. Includes links to resources for military families.
· Recognizing Stress in Children: Prepare, Respond, Recover
· Talking with Children About War: Pointers for Parents - The Learning Network
A Recovery Guide for Helping Children Cope After A Traumatic Event