Stacey DeWitt Connect with Kids Founder and President The Sandy Hook tragedy has affected parents, educators and students nationwide. In schools and homes around the country, we’re asking, “what to do?” At Connect with Kids, it’s Mother Teresa’s wisdom that comes to mind. When presented with the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979, she was asked, “What can we do to promote world peace?” Her answer was simple: “Go home and love your family.” Experts tell us that the best defense for creating a next generation of resilient, confident and healthy adults is to help kids create strong family and community connections. Particularly during this holiday season — with the promise of the year ahead — there’s no better time to “go home and love your family.” We also know that truly connecting with kids is sometimes easier said than done. We offer you two Connect with Kids videos that can help you get the conversation started and support what you are already doing at home and at school. Connect with Kids wishes you and your families a wonderful holiday. We look forward to supporting you in a coming year that’s filled with positive connections. [rtmpplayer file=”E_Blast_Videos_2012/age_of_anxiety_Dec_2012.mov” width=442 height=295 image=”http://content.connectwithkids.com.s3.amazonaws.com/E_Blast_Videos_2012/age%20of%20anxiety.jpg”] Age of Anxiety [rtmpplayer file=”E_Blast_Videos_2012/talking_to_kids_Dec_2012.mov” width=442 height=295 image=”http://content.connectwithkids.com.s3.amazonaws.com/E_Blast_Videos_2012/talking%20to%20kids.jpg”] Talking to Kids Additional Resources Coping with Violence and Traumatic Events Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SMHSA) How to Talk with your Kids The Kaiser Family Foundation Culturally Competent Crisis Response: Information for School Psychologists and Crisis Teams National Association of School Psychologists National PTA Ways to support Sandy Hook Elementary and participate in the Winter Wonderland Paper Snow Flake Project
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