Parent Resources

Helping Children Cope After a Traumatic Event

A recovery guide for parents, teachers and community leaders

In the wake of a traumatic event, you may be filled with worry or sadness. Yet no matter how concerned or overwhelmed you may feel, as parents and teachers you have the power to help children recover. Your comfort, support, and reassurance can make them feel safe and secure, guide them through their fears and grief, and prevent them from suffering lasting psychological effects.

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Helping Students Recover From Trauma

Tips for Helping Students Recovering From Traumatic Events

The devastation accompanying the recent hurricanes along the Gulf Coast has underscored the crucial role of recovery planning in schools and communities affected by natural disasters. This brochure, which is based on discussions with some three dozen experts who work with students, provides practical information for parents and students who are coping with the aftermath of a natural disaster, as well as teachers, coaches, school administrators and others who are helping those affected. Although the focus is on natural disasters, these tips may apply to other traumas students may experience.

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Talking To Children About Violence

Tips for Helping Students Recovering From Traumatic Events

The devastation accompanying the recent hurricanes along the Gulf Coast has underscored the crucial role of recovery planning in schools and communities affected by natural disasters. This brochure, which is based on discussions with some three dozen experts who work with students, provides practical information for parents and students who are coping with the aftermath of a natural disaster, as well as teachers, coaches, school administrators and others who are helping those affected. Although the focus is on natural disasters, these tips may apply to other traumas students may experience.

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Vaping Toolkit for Parents

Tips for Parents about Vaping

Addiction Policy Forum has developed a vaping related toolkit for parents, teachers, school administrators, and teens. The toolkit, Vaping: Know the Facts, boils down the latest science into a free, open-source toolkit that explains the harms associated with adolescent vaping and empowers audiences with the tools to take action. Resources in the toolkit include:

• Fact Sheet
• Video: “Vaping: The Hit Your Brain Takes”
• Sample Parent Advisory
• Detention Intervention
• Classroom Activity
• Online Course for Parents
• Online Course for Teens

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