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Display of children's books addressing fear, anxiety, and sadness that can be found in the Youth Room of the Bloomfield Township Public Library

Resources for Talking to Kids About Fear and Violence

In times of crisis and trauma, it can be difficult to know what to say to kids who are worried and have questions. We have materials on display in the Youth Room and have compiled several online resources below to help support such these conversations.

Sesame Street – Community and Gun Violence
Sesame Street – Troubling Times Activity
Sesame Street – We’re Not Alone
PBS Kids for Parents – Helping Kids Navigate Scary News Stories
Mental Health America – Talking to Kids about Fear and Violence
National Association of School Psychologists – Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network – School Shooting Resources
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry – AACAP Resource Library on Guns and Violence
Youth.Gov – Federal Resources for Helping Youth Cope After a Mass Shooting
OK2SAY – State of Michigan Tip Line
Michigan Department of Education – Childhood Trauma in a Time of Crisis
PBS Kids – Arthur | Family Health: Resilience

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