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Focus on your children and watch for any unusual behavior or physical symptoms.
 Make time to talk to them and monitor how they are feeling.
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Limit the amount of information you provide, stick to the main facts.
 Be accepting and encourage their expression of feelings.
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Be a good listener.
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Reassure them of your love and their safety at home/school.
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Maintain a general daily routine, but be flexible.
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Spend extra time with your children, such as reading, playing and talking.
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Stay physically close and available for your children.
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Make sure they get the appropriate amount of sleep, exercise and nutrition.
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Provide a positive outlet of expression, such as playing, drawing, writing, and discussion.
 Supervise the amount of television exposure and computer use.
Adapted from a handout based on the “Grief at School Program” Information Packet, distributed by Dr. Marybeth McCormac, Arlington County Public Schools