Crisis Resources

Gun Violence

AMS Statement on the Shootings in Atlanta with links to additional resources

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

“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?

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

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

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

AMS Celebrates Teachers’ Dedication and Innovation

March 11, 2021

AMS Celebrates Teachers' Dedication and Innovation In this challenging year, American Montessori Society is celebrating Montessori teachers' accomplishments by acknowledging their dedication and … [Read More...]

Book Corner: Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think, and Do

March 11, 2021

An Introduction to "Biased" by Jennifer L. Eberhardt PhD Book Recommendation - Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice … [Read More...]

Two Key Ways Parents Can Raise Kids Who are Eager to do Chores

March 11, 2021

Two Key Ways Parents Can Raise Kids Who are Eager to do Chores by Michaeleen Doucleff "I realized there are two key practices that parents all around the world use to teach children to … [Read More...]

Talking Race with Young Children

February 19, 2021

Talking Race With Young Children It is never too early to have conversations with your children about race, this link is a great resource with an NPR recording and a link to a TEDx talk by Beverly … [Read More...]