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Crisis Resources

Gun Violence:

Helping Children Cope with Tragedy

How to Talk to Children About Mass Shootings

Helping Children with Tragic Events in the News, PBS

How to talk to children about shootings: An age-by-age guide

Talking to Children about the Shooting

Talking With Children About Violence

Empowering Young People in the Aftermath of Hate – What educators and family members can do by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) in English and en español

How to talk to kids about school shootings by Books for Littles

How to talk to kids about shootings by Common Sense Media

9 tips for talking to kids about trauma by Greater Good Magazine

Talking to kids about violence: Tips for parents and teachers by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)

Everytown for Gun Safety

“A Terrible Thing Happened” by Margaret Holmes, read by Natalie Evans, Grief Services Coordinator at Social Advocates for Youth (SAY)

Child Trauma Toolkit from The National Child Traumatic Stress Network

Boulder County Mental Health resources and Victim Support funds available to community members

Community Violence: What is Child Trauma?

Gun Violence Resources -Society of Pediatric Resources

How to Talk to Kids about Gun Violence -Parents

Parent Guidelines for Helping Youth after the Recent Shooting -The National Child Traumatic Stress Network

Talking to Children about the Shooting -The National Child Traumatic Stress Network

Books

“What to Do When the News Scares You”

“Something Bad Happened: A Kid’s Guide to Coping With Events in the News”  (for ages 6–12)

“When the World Feels Like a Scary Place” (A guide for parents and educators with conversation scripts and tips on helping kids feel calm in an anxious world.)

“Most People” (for ages 4–7; A simple yet powerful picture book that reassures kids that the world is filled with helpful and friendly people—and serves as a counterpoint to scary news stories.)

 

Helpful books for younger children on coping with worries:

“The Don’t Worry Book” (ages 3–5)

“Once I was Very Very Scared” 

“Ruby Finds A Worry” (ages 4–7)

“The Whatifs” (ages 4–8)

For older children:

“What To Do When You Worry Too Much” (ages 6–12)

“Outsmarting Worry”  (ages 9–13)

“The Anxiety Workbook for Teens” (ages 13 and up)

Resources for Talking with Children about Wildfires

Wildfire Trauma Support

Mashall Fires.Narrative

After a Crisis Helping Young Children Heal

Preparing children after a wildfire damages your community

Trinka and Sam Big Fire Picture Book

Taking with Children about Tragedies and Other News Events

Resources To Help You and Your Child Cope with Tragedy and Violence

Coping with Current Events: How to Talk to Kids About Upsetting News -Children’s Hospital

Better Conversations Needed More than Ever -Better Conversations

Support and Donations/Volunteering Related to the Colorado Wildfires

Guidelines from the Boulder Office of Emergency Management can be found at Boulder OEM Donations

Monetary support: Community Foundation

Gift cards and other items: Sister Carmen

  • AirBnB Open Homes Program  

 

Volunteer:

  • https://www.coloradoresponds.org  
  • Volunteer to deliver food with Nosh

 

U.S. Capitol

How to Talk to Your Kids About Violence at the U.S. Capitol -DENVER POST
Talking to Kids About the Attack on the Capitol-National Education Association
When Bad Things Are Happening-Teaching Tolerance
Better Conversations Needed More than Ever -Better Conversations

Peace Education

Recommended Article & Book Lists for Children & Youth

Messages from Debbie

Message from Debbie: March 28, 2021 (King Soopers)

Message from Debbie: March 23, 2021 (King Soopers)

Message from Debbie: January 7, 2021 (U.S. Capitol)

General Mental Health Resources

The Family Institute at Northwestern University Library and Resources Page has a plethora of articles, podcasts, videos and general mental health tips we wish to share.
Here is a great place to start: 50 REALISTIC WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR MENTAL HEALTH

ADMISSIONS

Jarrow is now Accepting Applications for the 2023-24 school year.

Jarrow is now accepting applications for fall 2023. We are on a waitlist for the 2022-23 school year. To find out more about our programs and admissions process, and to schedule a tour please CLICK HERE 

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Jarrow News

Grace & Courtesy

January 10, 2023

Grace & Courtesy, Helping Children Learn Social Graces By Heather White Article provided by the American Montessori Society, Family Connections Newsletter Around 2½ years old, a child enters … [Read More...]

November is Native American Heritage Month

November 15, 2022

Many of you are aware, with Thanksgiving upon us, that we call attention to  Native American Heritage Month which is observed in November. This month is an opportunity for learning and discussions … [Read More...]

Brain-Based Learning

November 2, 2022

Brain-Based Learning As Montessorians, we have long marveled at Dr. Montessori, a doctor and scientist, who had the visionary ability to develop an educational practice that best supports a child's … [Read More...]

UKRAINE, How to Talk to Children about War

April 6, 2022

Shared from:  SUSANMAYCLINSTEPHENSON How to Talk to Children about War It is impossible these days to completely avoid news about the war in Ukraine. Here are some ideas for how to best help … [Read More...]

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