Where this comes from

This guidance is drawn from national experts on children and disasters. It's education for caregivers, not clinical care.

• National Child Traumatic Stress Network. (n.d.). Age-related reactions to a traumatic event. nctsn.org
• National Child Traumatic Stress Network & National Center for PTSD. (2006). Psychological first aid: Field operations guide (2nd ed.), Parent tips for helping children after disasters.
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2023). Tips for talking with and helping children and youth cope after a disaster or traumatic event: A guide for parents, caregivers, and teachers (HHS Publication No. PEP23-01-01-012).
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2026). Helping children cope with a disaster. cdc.gov

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