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Resources for Speaking with Children
About Difficult Subjects

Small children have big feelings — and helping them understand their feelings is a critical step in processing traumatic events. Here are some resources to talk to children about trauma and tough situations.

Trauma

Racialized Violence

LA Times
Texas Shooting: How to Help Kids Get Through Unspeakable Horror
SAMHSA
Understanding Child Trauma
(español)
Child Mind Institute
Helping Children Cope with Frightening News
University of Maryland
Resources for Dealing with Traumatic Events in School

Race

PBS
Talking to Children About Race and Racism
Center Racial Justice in Education
Resources for Talking About Race, Racism and Racialized Violence with Kids
Teaching for Change
Anti-bias Education

Zero To Three
Racism and Violence: Using Your Power as Parent to Support Children Aged Two to Five
Child Mind Institute
Talking to Kids About Racism and Violence

Resources for Speaking with Children About Difficult Subjects

Trauma

Racialized Violence

Race

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Resources for Speaking with Children
About Difficult Subjects