Tips for Supporting Children and Keeping Them Safe Find the Suggested Age: 4-5 Years en you’re waiting somewhere, ask your child to play “Find the Opposites” You call out something big and they respond with the opposite, something small Start with easy comparisons, like big and small, high and low, or near and far
Before, During, and After an Emergency | Children School Preparedness . . . Here are some steps you can take to help keep your family safe and healthy when an emergency happens Make a plan Discuss plans for emergencies with your children This can include making emergency action plans together Make a plan to contact family members, especially if you are not together when an emergency strikes
Helping Kids Cope While Sheltering in Place - AACAP Your kids may not always feel like talking or doing what you’re doing Be honest Acknowledge that this is a difficult time for everyone It's normal to feel tense and anxious under such trying and unusual circumstances Give kids space Everyone needs some private “down time” Let little things go
Sheltering in Place: An Emotional Rollercoaster - ZERO TO THREE Think about adding a family mindfulness activity to daily routines to give everyone a chance to feel calm and centered Don’t expect perfection from yourself (or your child) Missteps are a part of parenting You may respond too sharply or lose your patience with your child It happens to all of us
How can parents support their children in shelters? - UNICEF Therefore, it is important for them to understand that you are calm and have a plan of action If you are worried or upset, take time for yourself and, if possible, talk to friends and family
Planning Considerations: Evacuation and Shelter-in-Place Individuals and Families Individuals and families must understand evacuation and shelter-in-place concepts and zones before a disaster strikes so they can make informed decisions and take protective actions Individuals and families should develop plans and ensure their readiness for both protective actions
Ways to Manage Young Children While Sheltering at Home For parents that have children under five, and are unsure about how to handle all the changes and the inability to do things that you regularly do, remember this: Young Children take their safety cues from you
Stay Safe Procedures in Early Childhood Programs Stay safe procedures help staff know what to do if an intruder enters the facility This resource focuses on how to prepare for and address the developmental needs of young children during stay safe drills