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FAQ Topic: Children

You want to help friends who lost their homes in the wildfires or had to evacuate. What can do you? What can you say?

Here are suggestions: Message, text or email them your love and concern. Short and sweet: “I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m so glad you are alive.” “I love you” is nice too. Listen. Everyone’s experience of this tragedy is be different. It helps when someone simply listens to how it is for her or him. Don’t offer advice or … Continued

How do I talk to my kids about loss?

Disasters can leave children and teens feeling frightened, confused and insecure. And kids’ responses can be quite varied. It’s important to not only recognize these reactions, but also help children cope with their emotions. You are their biggest influence. When you can manage your own feelings, you can make disasters less traumatic for your kids. Encourage … Continued

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