As the United States is at  war and continues to deal domestically with issues related to terrorism, Louisiana Cares has listed some helpful sites to answer the question:  “What can I tell my children?”

As a service to parents who may come to this website for answers, Louisiana Cares has compiled a list of online materials/information that might be helpful to parents, professionals in the field, media, and the general public.


ABOUT OUR KIDS  - Answers to some common questions and concerns parents and professionals have about talking to children about terrorism and war.
 

FAMILY EDUCATION - Talking with Kids about War:  Pointers for Parents
 

FEMA - Resources related to the issue of kids and the threat of war and how to talk to children about biological warfare or terrorist attack.
 

TALKING WITH KIDS - Suggestions to keep in mind when talking with your kids about the news they watch, war and terrorism.


TALKING TO CHILDREN ABOUT WAR - Talking to Children About the War Dr. Lynn Oldershaw, Developmental Psychologist, CBC Children's and Youth Programming.


SOOTHING KIDS' WORRIES (Nick Jr.) - Are your children asking questions about security alerts, terrorism, or war, and you're wondering how to answer them?