I’m wrapping up some work this weekend, and preparing to travel (naturally) tomorrow to Maxwell AFB, but this table, published here, seemed like a worthy post to commemorate the date. There are multiple resources on how to help children remember 9/11 that may be worth checking out:
Table: Resources for Remembering 9/11
New York University Child Study Center: Preparing for the Anniversary of 9/11: A Guide for Parents | A downloadable document, the guide provides tips for talking with children of varying ages. A teacher guide is also available. |
AAP Safety & Prevention: Getting Your Family Prepared for a Disaster | Part of AAP’s Safety & Prevention information, this site discusses common child behaviors and strategies for parents to help children cope during and after a disaster. |
Children & Disasters: Disaster Preparedness to Meet Children’s Needs | This site provides information for pediatric providers, day care providers, hospitals, and others on psychological first aid and child adjustment to loss. |
Family Readiness Kit: Preparing to Handle Disasters | Available in both English and Spanish, the site provides a number of practical tools including fact sheets and supply lists for disasters. |
What Happened? The Story of September 11, 2001 | A discussion guide developed by Nickelodeon News and the American Psychological Association, this downloadable document provides a number of action-oriented strategies for assisting kids with common reactions to stress and teaching respect and diversity. |
Ready.gov | The federal government provides a number of resources in a range of languages to assist families with disaster preparedness. Additionally, the site has a link for a Family Emergency Plan, which provides information on creation of disaster kits and making plans in case of emergencies. |
AAP = American Academy of Pediatrics
Medscape actually has a dedicated special report on 9/11 that has some pretty diverse subject matter (I love the Twitter article):
Disaster Preparedness Since 9/11 |
Psychiatric Effects From 9/11 |