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Terrorism and Kids: Comforting Your Child is for parents and teachers who are faced with children's difficult questions during these difficult times. It includes both strategies for comforting children generally (watch for unusual pre-occupation with bruises, monitor fantasy play, keep to routines) and specific answers to questions children may ask (Are we all going to die? What about anthrax and smallpox? Will they bomb us?) Here is an abbreviated Table of Contents from the book:
Introduction		13
	What about the children?	14
	Who is this book for?	15
	How is terrorism different?	17
	Will my child be ok?	21
	What's inside	22
Strategies for Helping Your Child		25
Tailoring Your Approach to the Age of Your Child		103
	Infants	104
	Preschoolers	105
	Elementary school children	107
	Teenagers	109
Answering Children's Questions		111
	Mommy, what happened?	111
	Will we all die?	113
	Why do people have to die, anyway?	115
	What does dying feel like?	117
	Why did this happen?	119
	Will it happen here?	121
	Is there going to be a war?	123
	Will any bombs fall on us?	125
	What about anthrax and smallpox?	127
	Are there any terrorists here?	129
	What should I do if I see a terrorist?	131
	Did this happen because I was bad?	133
	Can I stay home from school?	135
	Is it ok to cry?	137
	Is it ok to laugh and smile?	139
	What can we do to make a difference?	141
	Why am I having bad dreams?	143
	Why do I keep thinking about it?	145
	Will I ever feel normal again?	147
Writing, Drawing, and Playing as Therapy		149
	Writing	151
	Drawing	153
	Playing	155
For Further Reading		157

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