Everett Public Schools

Resources to help talk to kids about complex issues and to help students regulate emotions:  

How to Talk to KIds about Violence, Crime and War: 

Common Sense Media gathers tips and conversation starters to help you talk to kids of different ages about tough topics. 

Talking to Your Kids about War:

VeryWell Family explores ways families can speak with young people about war, including tips on sharing information and restricting media coverage. 

Resilience in a time of war: Tips for parents and teachers of elementary school children

This article from the American Psychological Association can help adults guide their young children beyond fear and to resilience.  

Resilience in a time of war: Tips for parents and teachers of middle school children

The American Psychological Association breaks out tips and strategies for parents and teachers of middle school-aged children.   

Discussing Difficult Situations with Your Children

National PTA

Discussing Traumatic Events with Youth

Minnesota Association For Children's Mental Health

What to say to kids when the news is scary

NPR

7 Ways to Calm a Young Brain in Trauma

Edutopia

Turn Around for Children

• Turn Around COVID-19 Resources
  • The Three R's (Relationships, Routines and Resiliency)
  • Emotional Response Strategy List
  • Staying Positive During the Pandemic (Video)
• Stress on the Brain
• 7 Tips for Parents

Panorama 

Significant list of resources from multiple educational researchers and thinkers

• COVID 19- SEL Supports

Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence (RULER) 

• Webinar: Managing Anxiety During Coronavirus
• Dr. Marc Bracket webinar for CASEL

CASEL CARES (Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning)

• Resources for Educators and Parents
• CASEL Cares Webinars