Imagine how much harder this already unthinkable tragedy would be if you or your family had only limited understanding of the English language. Prepared by the National Association of School Psychologists and translators from the Fairfax, Virginia, Public Schools, this… Continue reading
The National Center for Victims of Crime (NCVC) maintains a referral database of over 10,000 organizations that provide crisis intervention, information, criminal justice assistance, counseling, support groups and legal counsel. An affiliate of the Center is the National Crime Victim… Continue reading
Speak your mind and let the President know how you feel about the issues! Whether it’s about more money for your school or your solution to problems with the environment, all you need to do is send a note to… Continue reading
One of America’s most beloved mascots is now one of America’s most beloved authors! The Woodsy Owl Activity Guide is jam-packed with ideas for classroom activities, list of kid’s books, coloring pages, and more! Contact Smokey Bear-Woodsy Owl Center of… Continue reading
Many American children first learned of Tuesday’s disaster while they were at school. The National Association of School Psychologists, whose members were on the front lines of delivering the horrendous news, has prepared an excellent web site full of great… Continue reading
Widows Harvest Ministries is a Christian based non-profit service organization that assists widows in a number of areas. The widows they most typically help are at least 60 years old, live in an urban/high crime area, own their own home… Continue reading
Seven days a week, 24 hours a day, you can call the hotline and not only get access to sources that will solve your immediate problem, but also get information and sources in your area that can explain your legal… Continue reading
facing parents and teachers is how to talk to children about the recent terrorist events in New York and Washington. Some terrorism-specific information is available at: {www.fema.gov/kids/terrism.htm}. Other general guidelines about helping children in a disaster are also helpful. Go… Continue reading
C.O.P.S. (Concerns of Police Survivors) Kids Summer Camp provides surviving spouses and children the opportunity to work with professional counselors and trained mentors to work through grief issues together while strengthening the family’s ability to communicate. During the week-long camp… Continue reading
Your kids may be too young to drive a car, but they can easily go 20mph on their bikes. So there are risks involved when your child is bike riding. In fact, over 500,000 emergency room visits are for bicycle… Continue reading