Do you know what day it is? It’s “Early Childhood Day” at the Texas State Capitol! The Texas Association for the Education of Young Children and other early childhood advocates are gathering to listen to legislators and community leaders on their visions for Early Education and the State of Texas. The past president of TAEYC is our very own, Mr. Aaron Carrara, who is representing our school in Austin today. For more information, visit their website or contact them on Facebook!
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Winter Break
Goodbye Ms. Swaroop
As many of you know, our beloved Ms. Swaroop is leaving Cathedral House. We are going to miss her smiling face and upbeat personality at the front desk. Her hard work and dedication has been evident throughout the years. To celebrate her time with us, we gave her a farewell lunch with the staff and parents to say our goodbyes and surprise her with gifts. We wish her the best in her future endeavors and hope she’ll come back to visit us!
Resources for Dealing with Grief and Tragedy
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 I am always comforted by realizing that there are still so many helpers – so many caring people in this world. — Fred Rogers
The following materials may be of some assistance to you to help you and your children cope with the tragic events in Newtown, Connecticut. Please feel free to share this link with others who may need help dealing with these events.
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- How to Talk to Your Children About the Connecticut Tragedy (nurturingparentsandteachers.com)
- Talking to Children about Death (hospicenet.org)
- Talking To Your Children About Violence Against Kids (University of Minnesota)
- American Academy of Pediatrics – Resources to Help Parents, Children and Others Cope in the Aftermath of School Shootings (healthychildren.org)
- Explaining the News to Our Kids (Common Sense Media)
- Talking with Kids About News: Strategies for Talking and Listening (pbs.org)
- Crisis and School Safety (National Association of School Psychologists)
- Talking to Children About Tragic Events (Massachusetts Children’s Trust Fund /One Tough Job)
- Talking to Your Children About the Recent Spate of School Shootings (American Psychological Association)
- Helping Your Children Manage Distress in the Aftermath of a Shooting (American Psychological Association)
- When Children Experience Trauma: A Guide for Parents and Families (Act Against Violence /American Psychological Association)
- Tips for Talking to Children and Youth After Traumatic Events: A Guide for Parents and Educators (samhsa.gov)
- Age Related Reactions to a Traumatic Event (The National Child Traumatic Stress Network)
- Helping Children Cope With A National Tragedy: Guidelines for Educators and Parents (University Behavioral Healthcare)
- Guidelines for “Helping Children Deal with News Violence” (Diane Levin, Ph.D., Wheelock College)
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