| Description |
158 pages ; 17 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 157-158). |
| Summary |
A guide for parents and teachers who are faced with children's difficult questions during these difficult times, this book includes dozens of practical tips for minimizing kids' fears without being overprotective and specific answers to questions children may ask (What about anthrax and smallpox? Will they bomb us?). |
| Contents |
[pt. 1.] Introduction : What about the children? ; Who is this book for? ; What's inside ; How is terrorism different? -- [pt. 2.] Strategies for helping your child : Limit television and Internet viewing ; Limit your news viewing ; Don't let your children listen alone ; Exhibit your emotions ; Offer personal reassurance ; Keep to your routine ; Talk to your children ; Talk at your child's level ; And let them talk to you ; And let them say what they want ; Don't lie to your children ; Convey a sense of hope ; Be patient ; Give them options ; Let them be helpful ; Enhance their self esteem ; Make lists ; Maintain your children's behavior standards ; Understand sleep patterns may change ; Be alert for personality changes ; Watch for anger ; Listen for complaints of bruises ; Watch for recklessness ane carelessness ; Be alert for overly detailed fears ; Don't downplay the trauma to your child ; Take some time without the kids ; Listen for the aftershocks ; Watch for withdrawal ; But don't look for school problems ; Watch for regression ; Watch for denial ; Watch for fear of the future ; Get professional help ; Take the high moral ground ; Give them something higher to cling to ; Don't forget to take care of yourself ; Relish the positives -- [pt. 3.] Tailoring your approach to the age of your child : Infants ; Preschoolers ; Elementary school children ; Teenagers -- [pt. 4.] Answering children's questions : Mommy, what happened? ; Will we all die? ; Why do people have to die, anyway? ; What does dying feel like? ; Why did this happen? ; Will it happen here? ; Is there going to be a war? ; Will any bombs fall on us? ; Are there any terrorists here? ; What should I do if I see a terrorist? ; Did this happen because I was bad? ; Can I stay home from school? ; Is it ok to cry? ; Is it ok to laugh and smile? ; What can we do to make a difference? ; Why am I having bad dreams? ; Why do I keep thinking about it? ; Will I ever feel normal again? -- [pt. 5.] Writing, drawing, and playing as therapy : Writing ; Drawing ; Playing. |
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Children and terrorism.
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Child rearing.
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Child rearing. (OCoLC)fst00854588
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Children and terrorism. (OCoLC)fst00855234
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Children and terrorism.
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Child rearing.
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| ISBN |
1893290093 (pbk.) |
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9781893290099 (pbk.) |
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