Helping Young Children After a Disaster, Information for Families: National Association for the Education of Young Children

Helping Young Children After a Disaster, Information for Families: National Association for the Education of Young Children: "Helping Young Children After a Disaster

As we watch continuing coverage of Hurricane Katrina and the related flooding, it is important to remember that young children may be especially affected by disasters. Families and others who care for young children need to provide comfort, reassurance, and stability.

The most important thing families and other adults can do is make sure children aren't over-exposed to media coverage of the disaster. More than any other action, avoiding media coverage will protect children from confusing and disturbing images. "