Children's Tough Stuff Resources
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The Genesis Center has a special section for children regarding difficult topics such as death, grief, violence, domestic issues, bullying, etc. Children process difficult emotions differently than adults and even teens. Below you will find resources for helping children cope with life's tough stuff. For more information or to speak with someone about resources for a particular tough issue, please contact us directly at resources@monmouthpresbytery.com or by filling out a contact form.
Below are some online resources from around the web; if you can't find what you are looking for or need personal assistance, please contact us today! |
Online Resources
Disclaimer: The resources below do not necessarily represent the beliefs, opinions, or theology of The Genesis Center, Monmouth Presbytery or its staff. Furthermore, the resource below are to be used for educational purposes only and are not substitutes for direct professional medical care or psychological care.
Death & Grief
Children & Grief
From the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychology, this article explains some of the psychological issues and changes that occur when a child experiences the death of a loved one and how to help a child navigate through their grief.
Children and Grief: What They Know, How They Feel, How to Help
From the website aboutourkids.org this article explains what children may be feeling and dealing with during the various stages of grief. It breaks behaviors down by age groups and offers further resources for more information.
Father's Day & Kids Who Have Lost Their Dad
From the website Ministry-to-Children this helpful article for leaders, teacher and caregivers explains how to be compassionate and aware of a child's, whose father has past, unique grief on Father's Day.
How to Comfort a Bereaved Child
From the website Ministry-to-Children this article can be especially helpful for leaders, teachers, and caregivers of a child who is experiencing grief over the loss of a loved one.
Kid's's Health: Someone in My Friend's Family Died
From Kidshealth.org this short narrative is written for children to help them understand how to support a friend whose family member has passed away.
Mother's Day & Kids Who Have Lost Their Mom
From the website Ministry-to-Children this helpful article for leaders, teacher and caregivers explains how to be compassionate and aware of a child's, whose mother has past, unique grief on Mother's Day.
When a Pet Dies
From the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychology, this article helps parents and caregivers explore ways to help children cope with the loss of a beloved pet.
From the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychology, this article explains some of the psychological issues and changes that occur when a child experiences the death of a loved one and how to help a child navigate through their grief.
Children and Grief: What They Know, How They Feel, How to Help
From the website aboutourkids.org this article explains what children may be feeling and dealing with during the various stages of grief. It breaks behaviors down by age groups and offers further resources for more information.
Father's Day & Kids Who Have Lost Their Dad
From the website Ministry-to-Children this helpful article for leaders, teacher and caregivers explains how to be compassionate and aware of a child's, whose father has past, unique grief on Father's Day.
How to Comfort a Bereaved Child
From the website Ministry-to-Children this article can be especially helpful for leaders, teachers, and caregivers of a child who is experiencing grief over the loss of a loved one.
Kid's's Health: Someone in My Friend's Family Died
From Kidshealth.org this short narrative is written for children to help them understand how to support a friend whose family member has passed away.
Mother's Day & Kids Who Have Lost Their Mom
From the website Ministry-to-Children this helpful article for leaders, teacher and caregivers explains how to be compassionate and aware of a child's, whose mother has past, unique grief on Mother's Day.
When a Pet Dies
From the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychology, this article helps parents and caregivers explore ways to help children cope with the loss of a beloved pet.
Abuse
*If you need help right away please call the National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453). Crisis Counselors are available 24/7.*
ChildHelp.org
Founded in 1959, Child Help is a National Organization that has many resources available for children, parents, caregivers, and teachers to spot, stop, and prevent child abuse.
How to Handle Abuse
From the website kidshealth.org this article is for parents and caregivers to help them talk to children about abuse, who to tell, and how to stop it.
ChildHelp.org
Founded in 1959, Child Help is a National Organization that has many resources available for children, parents, caregivers, and teachers to spot, stop, and prevent child abuse.
How to Handle Abuse
From the website kidshealth.org this article is for parents and caregivers to help them talk to children about abuse, who to tell, and how to stop it.
Violence & Terror
Children & TV Violence
From the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychology, this article helps parents and caregivers explore the issue of violent TV programming.
Gun Safety
From kidshealth.org this short article is written for kids to learn about gun safety.
Ministering to Children in a Time of Crisis
From the PCUSA website: Revised for the tenth anniversary of September 11. This study was originally written in the days after September 11. Learn about the needs of children during a crisis and how to talk about death with children. Use this resource during a church school class or midweek study session.
Responding to the effects of Trauma in Children
From the PCUSA website: Faithful Caring for Children: Responding to Affects of Trauma in Children, created in 2012 by Kate Wiebe, MDiv/Phd.
Talking to Children about Terrorism & War
From the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychology, this article helps parents and caregivers begin conversations with children about the issues of war and terrorism in age appropriate contexts.
Terrorism
From kidshealth.org this article is for parents and kids to read together about how to cope with the fear and reality of terrorism in our world.
Understanding Violent Behavior in Children & Adolescents
From the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychology, this article helps parents and caregivers understand the causes and effects as well as the risks of violent behavior and what to do about it.
From the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychology, this article helps parents and caregivers explore the issue of violent TV programming.
Gun Safety
From kidshealth.org this short article is written for kids to learn about gun safety.
Ministering to Children in a Time of Crisis
From the PCUSA website: Revised for the tenth anniversary of September 11. This study was originally written in the days after September 11. Learn about the needs of children during a crisis and how to talk about death with children. Use this resource during a church school class or midweek study session.
Responding to the effects of Trauma in Children
From the PCUSA website: Faithful Caring for Children: Responding to Affects of Trauma in Children, created in 2012 by Kate Wiebe, MDiv/Phd.
Talking to Children about Terrorism & War
From the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychology, this article helps parents and caregivers begin conversations with children about the issues of war and terrorism in age appropriate contexts.
Terrorism
From kidshealth.org this article is for parents and kids to read together about how to cope with the fear and reality of terrorism in our world.
Understanding Violent Behavior in Children & Adolescents
From the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychology, this article helps parents and caregivers understand the causes and effects as well as the risks of violent behavior and what to do about it.
Bullying & Diversity
Genesis Center's Cyber-Bullying Page!
Our cyber-bullying page has a lot of great resources on how to spot and stop bullying.
Dealing with Bullies
From kidshealth.org this article is for kids to learn about how to deal with bullies and where to get help.
How Do I Help a Kid Who's Bullied
From kidshealth.org this article is for kids to learn about how to support a peer who is being bullied and where to seek help.
Kids with Special Needs
From kidshealth.org this article is for kids to learn about peers who have special needs and how to build friendships that are diverse and understanding.
The Scoop on Gossip
From kidshealth.org this article is for kids to learn about the difference between talking and gossiping and how rumors can hurt our friends feelings.
Our cyber-bullying page has a lot of great resources on how to spot and stop bullying.
Dealing with Bullies
From kidshealth.org this article is for kids to learn about how to deal with bullies and where to get help.
How Do I Help a Kid Who's Bullied
From kidshealth.org this article is for kids to learn about how to support a peer who is being bullied and where to seek help.
Kids with Special Needs
From kidshealth.org this article is for kids to learn about peers who have special needs and how to build friendships that are diverse and understanding.
The Scoop on Gossip
From kidshealth.org this article is for kids to learn about the difference between talking and gossiping and how rumors can hurt our friends feelings.
Mental Health
Depression
From kidshealth.org this article is an overview of depression for parents and caregivers.
Self-Esteem
From kidshealth.org this article is for kids to learn about the importance of building a good self-esteem.
From kidshealth.org this article is an overview of depression for parents and caregivers.
Self-Esteem
From kidshealth.org this article is for kids to learn about the importance of building a good self-esteem.
Drugs & Alcohol
Alcohol
From kidshealth.org this article is for kids and parents to read together and talk about the risks of drinking alcohol.
Helping a Parent Who Smokes
From kidshealth.org this article is for kids to read about the dangers of smoking and how to cope with parents or caregivers who smoke.
What You Need to Know About Drugs
From kidshealth.org this article is for kids and parents to read together and discuss the dangers of drug use. This article is an overview on drugs but the website also offers articles on specific drug use.
Smoking Stinks
From kidshealth.org this article is for kids to learn about the dangers of smoking.
From kidshealth.org this article is for kids and parents to read together and talk about the risks of drinking alcohol.
Helping a Parent Who Smokes
From kidshealth.org this article is for kids to read about the dangers of smoking and how to cope with parents or caregivers who smoke.
What You Need to Know About Drugs
From kidshealth.org this article is for kids and parents to read together and discuss the dangers of drug use. This article is an overview on drugs but the website also offers articles on specific drug use.
Smoking Stinks
From kidshealth.org this article is for kids to learn about the dangers of smoking.
Other Tough Stuff
911
From kidshealth.org this article is for kids to learn how and when to call 911.
Children & The News
From the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychology, this article helps parents and caregivers explore the effects of 24/7 news programming on children.
Children Online
From the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychology, this article helps parents and caregivers understand the benefits and risks of the internet.
Dealing with Peer Pressure
From kidshealth.org this article is for kids to learn about the dangers of peer pressure and how to stand up against negative influences.
Emergencies
From kidshealth.org this article is for kids to make a plan on how they would respond in an emergency.
Helping Children After a Disaster
From the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychology, this article helps parents and caregivers understand a child's needs and explore ways to help them cope with a disaster and the "unsafe" feelings they may be having.
Running Away
From kidshealth.org this article is for parents and caregivers to learn more about why children run away and what they can do to help.
From kidshealth.org this article is for kids to learn how and when to call 911.
Children & The News
From the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychology, this article helps parents and caregivers explore the effects of 24/7 news programming on children.
Children Online
From the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychology, this article helps parents and caregivers understand the benefits and risks of the internet.
Dealing with Peer Pressure
From kidshealth.org this article is for kids to learn about the dangers of peer pressure and how to stand up against negative influences.
Emergencies
From kidshealth.org this article is for kids to make a plan on how they would respond in an emergency.
Helping Children After a Disaster
From the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychology, this article helps parents and caregivers understand a child's needs and explore ways to help them cope with a disaster and the "unsafe" feelings they may be having.
Running Away
From kidshealth.org this article is for parents and caregivers to learn more about why children run away and what they can do to help.
Know of a tough stuff online resource that you feel would be good to have on this page? Email us. We will check it out and possibly add a link to it on our website.
Online resources can include links to websites, articles, videos, blogs, pictures, social media, games, and more (some of these links may be direct downloads to resources The Genesis Center has permission to distribute. Please see our copyright page for more information). Resources available for check out can include curriculum, books, videos, DVDs, software and more, but they always have to be checked out by The Genesis Center and returned after use.
