looking for a way to help a child or teen in distress over this week's national tragedy, I suggest starting at the Connect For Kids "Coping with Grief" page. It has many links that will help adults who care about kids deal effectively with kids' fear and sorrow. There's a link to resources for teens, for elementary-aged children, for preschoolers and toddlers, and even for infants.

The Purdue report on talking to children about terrorism includes the very helpful guide to recognizing stress in children, which is not always easy, especially in the very young.

I can't believe, with all the questions at work this week, that it has taken me this long to think to post this.

Sorry--
Mary Anne