Patrols To Increase At Schools Police Chief Says Change Will
Occur When Students Return Posted: December 31, 2012 at 5 a.m.
Law enforcement officials have plans to increase protection at
area schools in 2013 following the school attack in Newtown,
Conn., earlier this month. At A Glance Tips On Helping Children
Parental reaction in the face of tragedy or disaster is
important to children, according to the National Child Traumatic
Stress Network. Headaches, stomachaches, nightmares, bedwetting
or acting out in anger can all be common childhood responses to
traumatic stress. If needed, seek professional help. w Safety
first. Children need to know that parents, teachers and other
caregivers will do their best to keep them safe. Young children
may not realize a disaster is over or happened far away.
Familiar routines, hugs and reassurances can help. w Monitor
your child’s exposure. Children cope better when they understand
what is going on, but pictures and sounds from television, radio
or Internet news coverage —