- Model calmness
by actions and words.
- Assure children
of your intent to keep them safe.
- Be honest about
your concerns
- Stay well
informed.
- Listen to and
talk with your child providing brief and honest answers in
developmentally appropriate language.
- Develop a
family disaster plan including a family disaster kit, child
identification card, and designated meeting locations.
- Maintain close
communication with school and day care regarding emergency
preparedness and disaster plan.
- Maintain family
routines, spending extra time with your children and limiting exposure
to media coverage of conflict.
- Be aware of and
alert for behaviors suggesting excessive anxiety interfering with
physical or emotional well-being.
Patricia A.
Keener, M.D. |
