TRAUMA RESOURCES FOR TIMES OF WAR
“Every child deserves to grow up healthy, safe and loved. Putting babies in the crosshairs of terror and war is never acceptable.” — Matthew Melmed, Executive Director
ZERO TO THREE released a statement in response to the Israel-Hamas conflict that reflects our concern about the violence and trauma that babies, toddlers and families are experiencing. You can read the full statement here.
Our hearts are with the babies, children and families who have been subjected to unthinkable violence in Israel and Gaza. At ZERO TO THREE, we see this as a moment to recommit ourselves to ensuring that every child grows up healthy, safe and loved. The need to protect babies has never been more acute.
During these challenging times, we have free resources for parents and caregivers, and professionals who support them, that offer guidance on helping young children grieve and process traumatic experiences, enabling them to provide the best care for babies and themselves in times of war and turmoil, including:
A Big Impact on Little Kids: Understanding How Traumatic Experiences Affect Very Young Children
How to Talk to Young Children About War (available in Arabic and Hebrew)
Little Listeners in an Uncertain World
Helping Toddlers Cope with Grief and Death
Mindfulness and Self Care: Building a Resilient Community and Culture of Caring
Children’s Book: Once I Was Very Very Scared by Chandra Gosh Ippen. Available in the following languages:
We are working to translate these resources listed into additional languages and will make them available on zerotothree.org.
Our mission is to ensure that all babies and toddlers have a strong start in life. At ZERO TO THREE, we envision a society that has the knowledge and will to support all infants and toddlers in reaching their full potential.
During the first three years of life, emotionally nourishing relationships lay the foundation for lifelong health and well-being. By supporting the caring adults who touch the lives of infants and toddlers, we hope to maximize our long-term impact in ensuring all infants and toddlers have a bright future.