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Parent and Caregiver Guidance and Support

Supporting Caregivers Through Challenging Times

At CMOM, we are honored to be your partners in navigating the joys and challenges of raising children in an ever-changing world. Our team of educators, along with our academic advisors, has carefully curated resources to help you support and guide your children during moments of unrest—whether in our city or beyond. We hope these tools provide helpful guidance, and we welcome your feedback as we continue this journey together.

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Talking to Kids About Difficult Current Events (Nickelodeon)

Helping Children Cope After a Traumatic Event (Child Mind Institute)

Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers (National Association of School Psychologists)
Talking to Children About Tragedies & Other News Events (The American Academy of Pediatrics)

Talking About Race (National Museum of African American History and Culture)
Talking to Children About Racial Bias (American Academy of Pediatrics)
Resources for standing together against hate (Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center)
Teaching Your Child about Black History Month (PBS)

Parent and Caregiver Guidance and Support

Dealing With Real Time Headlines

Navigating Traumatic Events

Talking to Children About Violence and Disturbing News

Talking About Race, Resilience, and Belonging