We have watched a lot of news lately following the events in Japan. On many of the sites I frequent parents are recognizing that it might be difficult for some children to deal with for a variety of reasons. These links might help. I haven't visited all of them personally but they have all been recommended by reliable sources in homeschool groups or on parenting sites I trust.
[1] http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2011/03/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-the-disasters-in-japan/
[2] http://www.nmha.org/go/information/get-info/coping-with-disaster/helping-children-handle-disaster-related-anxiety
[3] http://www.aboutourkids.org/articles/talking_kids_about_world_natural_disasters
[4] http://open.salon.com/blog/kimberlycomms/2011/03/14/how_to_talk_to_children_about_disaster_tragedy
[5] http://open.salon.com/blog/empoweringparents/2011/03/16/earthquakes_tsunamis_and_nuclear_meltdowns_talking_to_kids_about_natural_disasters
[6] http://www.healthyminds.org/More-Info-For/Children/Talking-to-Children-about-Natural-Disasters.aspx
[7] http://www.redcross.org/
[8] http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/donate
[9] http://www.paypal-donations.com/pp-charity/web.us/campaign.jsp?cid=-12
[10] http://www.globalgiving.org/projects/japan-earthquake-tsunami-relief/
[11] http://www.internationalmedicalcorps.org/SSLPage.aspx?pid=1967
Check out these sites if your kids are wanting more information about nuclear energy:
http://www.nuclearfaq.ca/
http://www.nucleartourist.com/
http://www.neok12.com/Nuclear-Power.htm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bcrLiATLq0&feature=youtu.be
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