- Talk to your kids openly about the event but leave out the gory details.
- Provide lots of time for questions; admit you cannot answer them all.
- Tailor your info to be age-specific Don't be repetitive.
- Limit media exposure. Chaperone them while they watch TV news.
- Don't accuse them of heartlessness if they make light of the situation. It might be their method of coping.
- Regressive or rebellious behaviour may be a distress signal. Address it. If it lingers, seek expert advice.
- Give your children a sense of calm. Carve out 'family time'. Allow them to sleep with parents if they need.
- Re-establish routine as soon as possible-including behaviour norms
- Don't convey your prejudices to your kids. Terrorism is not about religion.
- Help children identify good such as heroism and help rendered by scores.
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