Earthquake Resources
Natural events and disasters, such as the earthquake that happened on August 23, can be stressful, and even traumatic for children. Below are some resources that can help parents, teachers and any caring adult when talking to a child about the earthquake:
Tuesday's Earthquake: Helping Your Child Cope. School psychologists can use this to hand out to parents. There is a place to insert your name and phone number as a contact.
Helping Children After a Natural Disaster: Information for Parents and Teachers - This is a handout from the National Association of School Psychologists, that deals with natural disasters. It discusses what to expect and how to deal with it.
Things to Know: A list of things to do during an earthquake. This is a kid-friendly list presented by FEMA.
USGS site for kids: If your child wants to learn more facts about earthquakes
