Our hearts hurt, and our thoughts and prayers are with the families of Sandy Hook Elementary School.
As you draw your children closer, API shares these resources on being a safe haven for our children if they are aware of this tragedy:
Helping your children manage distress in the aftermath of a shooting
American Psychological AssociationTalking to Children About the School Shooting
Susan Stiffelman, Parenting without Power StrugglesTalking with Children about Upsetting News Events
Massachusetts General HospitalResources from Mothering on talking with children about tragedy
Mothering.comHelping Children with Scary News
PBS.org ParentsLittle Listeners in an Uncertain World
Zero to ThreeHow to Talk with Kids about Tragedies like School Shooting
Dr. Laura Markham, Aha!Parenting.comHelping Children Heal
Attachment Parenting InternationalChildren and Grief
The Attached Family.comChildren and Death
The Attached Family.com