Parent Tips
Below are some tips from the America Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry which may be helpful in light of recent events. Please let the counselors know of any students or parents needing assistance. This may be helpful with your own children as well. Once again, parents and teachers are faced with the challenge of discussing a tragic incident of community violence with children. Although these may be difficult conversations, they are also important. There are no "right" or "wrong" ways to talk with children about such traumatic events. However, here are some suggestions that may be helpful: Create an open and supportive environment where children know they can ask questions. At the same time, it's best not to force children to talk about things unless and until they're ready. Give children honest answers and information. Children will usually know, or eventually find out, if you're "making things up." It...
