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Dealing with Conflict and Tragedy

Talking with Kids About The News: http://www.talkingwithkids.org/television/twk-news.html

The news can be frightening for young kids. Check here for discussion suggestions on specific topics that come up in the news.
Fernside: http://www.fernside.org/index.htm

An organization serving greiving children and their families. Find online resources, books and other means to talk with children about death.
Dougy Center: http://www.dougy.org/

The Dougy Center offers grief counseling for children and families in the Portland area.
Helping Children Understand Crisis and Trauma: http://www.angelfire.com/biz3/news/v1art1.html

Angelfire offers an extended list of links for dealing with trauma and disaster.
How to Talk to Your Child About the News: http://kidshealth.org/parent/positive/talk/news.html

This site from KidsHealth focuses on news from the child's perspective. Addtional books and resources are listed for parents.
Resources for Children their Parents and Educators: http://www.ala.org/alsc/dealing_with_tragedy.html

A list of resources and books from the American Library Association to help children cope.
Helping Children after a Disaster: http://www.aacap.org/publications/factsfam/disaster.htm

Articles from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Articles are in Spanish and French too (linked at the bottom of the page).
Talk with Your Kids: http://www.talkingwithkids.org/violence.html

Tips for talking with your kids about tough issues. Spanish version of this site also.