Wellbeing for LA Learning Center

Be PREPARED to Communicate About Wildfires

Type:

Printable Tool

Presented by:

UCLA Child & Youth Behavioral Health Center of Excellence

Relevant categories:

Behavioral Health Family Engagement Parenting Support

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Overview

It can be difficult to know what to say, how much to say, or when to say anything about challenging topics with a child. Utilize this printable tool for support when having open communication with youth about wildfires.

Keywords: anxiety, caregiver, child, communication, family, natural disaster, parenting, wildfire

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