KLRU-TV, Austin PBS » Emergency http://www.klru.org Inspiring Austin Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:59:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Here for Each Other: Helping Families After an Emergency http://www.klru.org/blog/2012/12/here-for-each-other-helping-families-after-an-emergency/ http://www.klru.org/blog/2012/12/here-for-each-other-helping-families-after-an-emergency/#comments Mon, 17 Dec 2012 22:22:37 +0000 maappleman http://www.klru.org/blog/?p=7952 more →]]> In light of the terrible events that transpired in Newtown, CT, here are some materials to help you and your young child.

Talking to children about current news: http://to.pbs.org/UY5Uj7

Here’s a link to a few pointers from PBS Parents and Mister Rogers on talking to kids about news that may be scary:http://to.pbs.org/12pWyyO

Click the picture below to access Here for Each Other: Helping Families After an Emergency, to support families either directly impacted or others who are struggling to make sense of this tragedy.  As an additional resource, Sesame Workshop has posted Sesame Street Support PSAs. These discuss monitoring television viewing, managing stressful situations and identifying and coping with emotions. Most importantly for adults, though you may wish to remain glued to the television or Internet for breaking news, after a reasonable time you should step away!

Elmo and mother puppet holding hands

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