Tragedies may produce anxiety in children as they receive information and for the adults who are in the position to respond. The links below provide information that you may find helpful. You are also welcomed to contact us directly with individual concerns.
Meliene Bawden, School Counselor
[email protected]
McKinley Kane, Counselor Intern
[email protected]
http://www.wcpss.net/blog/2012/12/for-parents-reassuring-your-child-in-times-of-crisis/
In times like these, children may be worried about their safety and the safety of their loved ones. We encourage parents to view these helpful guidelines for parents from the National Association of School Psychologists.
Talking to Children About Violence (PDF)
This is also a good time to review safety procedures with your child. Each school in the Wake County Public School System follows a protocol of lockdown procedures in case of emergency. It’s important for parents to be familiar with the procedures as well.
For parents: What happens during a lockdown?
Meliene Bawden, School Counselor
[email protected]
McKinley Kane, Counselor Intern
[email protected]
http://www.wcpss.net/blog/2012/12/for-parents-reassuring-your-child-in-times-of-crisis/
In times like these, children may be worried about their safety and the safety of their loved ones. We encourage parents to view these helpful guidelines for parents from the National Association of School Psychologists.
Talking to Children About Violence (PDF)
This is also a good time to review safety procedures with your child. Each school in the Wake County Public School System follows a protocol of lockdown procedures in case of emergency. It’s important for parents to be familiar with the procedures as well.
For parents: What happens during a lockdown?