(10) Limit the media onslaught: The best people to talk to your children about these tragic events are trusted family and educators. Don't make the media your child's teacher when it comes to learning about these disasters. The media often talks about high death tolls and shows gruesome pictures that are not developmentally appropriate for children to see. If you want your children to know the facts, as appropriate, talk to them yourself.

Lastly, your children (and you) may feel better by taking action. Children want to show their compassion and charity. During times of disaster, while they may not be able to physically lend a hand, they can help out in other ways. Writing letters, drawing pictures, writing poems, and sending supplies, food, or money, are all ways that they can contribute. This kind of action can be incredibly helpful to children as well as those who are in need.

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