KLRN sends our deepest condolences to our Hill Country neighbors who have been affected by the recent school shooting at Comal ISD’s Hill Country Preparatory High School. You remain in our thoughts and our hearts during this difficult time and KLRN will be here as the weeks pass to assist how we can.
It’s difficult to know how to explain tragic events to young children. It can also be hard to know how much information to share or if there is a "right way" to help them with their fears and anxieties.
There are ways to help children feel safer and more secure during a challenging time. KLRN has curated these resources in hopes of providing families with a starting place for difficult conversations taking place about violence in our community. Our hearts are with all of those touched by the tragic events at Comal ISD’s Hill Country Preparatory High School.
“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping. To this day, especially in times of disaster, I remember my mother’s words and am comforted by realizing that there are still so many helpers—so many caring people in this world.” -Fred Rogers
When Something Scary Happens Videos
PBS Resources to Help Families Cope in Emergencies and Other Challenging Times
Helping Children with Tragic Events in the News
In times of community or world-wide crisis, it's easy to assume that young children don't know what's going on. But one thing's for sure -- children are very sensitive to how their parents feel.
H Is for Helping Hands
Families are the “helping hands” who can help children through difficult times.
Sesame Street Resources on Violence
It’s hard to know how to help young children understand and cope with the effects of violence, but there are ways to help them feel safer and more secure… and build hope for a more peaceful, kinder future.
Meet the Helpers
Many children have questions and can feel uneasy when emergencies occur in their communities. The Meet the Helpers toolkit is designed to introduce “helpers” and explain the role they play in emergency situations. Included in the toolkit are videos and hands-on activities that provide educators and families with developmentally appropriate resources for young children.
You Are Not Alone series for older kids
These videos by Kentucky Educational Television / KET explore answers to depression, anxiety, toxic stress and suicide.
We hope these resources will be helpful as you have these conversations with your children. Once again, our hearts are with all of those touched by the tragic event at Hill Country Preparatory High School.