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Traumatic Experiences | Sesame Street in CommunitiesGrown-ups hold the power to help lessen the effects of traumatic experiences.

Dealing With Divorce | Sesame Street in CommunitiesSeparation or divorce mean lots of changes, but love, comfort, and care can help children adjust and cope.

Coping With Incarceration | Sesame Street in CommunitiesWith adults’ love and support, kids can cope with the incarceration of a loved one.

Parental Addiction | Sesame Street in CommunitiesResources and support for families struggling with parental addiction.

Family Homelessness | Sesame Street in CommunitiesLosing one’s home brings enormous challenges. And yet families can be incredibly strong and determined to create a better future.

Helping Children Cope With GriefWhether the loss is a grandparent, a parent, a classmate or even a beloved family pet, the grieving process can be difficult and every child will grieve in his own way. How parents, educators and caregivers can help.

Helping Kids Cope with GriefTips on how children can deal with the death of a close friend or family member.

Grief |Sesame Street: Explaining Death to ChildrenFind advice on helping kids cope with death. Activities for children and educational videos to help explain loss.

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