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In response to the recent TikTok trend and other talk of school violence, Attica Central Schools wants to share some helpful resources from the National Association of School Psychologists, Mental Health America and others about how parents can support their students and talk to them about this topic. 

• 5 Ways to Help Kids Deal with Disturbing News, from Parent Map, a parenting magazine: https://www.parentmap.com/arti... 

• Talking with Kids About Fear and Violence, from Mental Health America, a nationwide non-profit that promotes overall mental health: https://www.mhanational.org/ta... 

• What Every Child Needs for Good Mental Health, also from Mental Health America: https://www.mhanational.org/wh...

• Helping a child after a traumatic experience, from Sesame Street in Communities, a collection of resources in the vein of the popular television show: https://sesamestreetincommunit... 

• Helping children understand and cope with the effects of violence, from Sesame Street in Communities: https://sesamestreetincommunit...