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"If we are to teach real
peace in the world, we shall have to begin with the children."
Gandhi
As
war and the occupation of Iraq continues, it is crucial that we
discuss how we relate to our children and the
children of the world. It is my intention to place resources on this
page for families and for educators. If you don't find what you're
looking for here the first time, please check back. While my purpose
in compiling this list is not political or religious, I have included
resources that may take a political or religious point of view.
Tim's Talk Articles
 But What Do We Tell The
Children? This Tim's Talk article discusses how to talk with
young children. Originally written as the Gulf War began in 1991, this
particular version was written after the bombing of the federal building in
Oklahoma City.
A
Father's Risk: Protests
& Snipers This Tim's Talk article reflects on allowing
teens to demonstrate their views in public ways. 10/2002
As the
Bombs Fell The evening that
the U.S. led attack on Iraq began, I was overcome with emotion. I
wrote this poem in response. 3/2003
NAEYC
Articles
Supporting Young Children During War and Conflict
This article was originally available from the National Association
for the Education of Young Children but appears to have been removed from
their website. It is available on the website of the Marinwood Fire Dept. in
San Rafael, CA.
Helping
Young Children Deal With Violence in the News
This article is available from
the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Discussing
the News with 3- to 7-Year-Olds: What to Do?
This article is available from
the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Articles in the Education
Media
Guidelines for Helping Children During War
This article is posted on the Child Care Information Exchange
website and is derived from the work of Diane Levin.
Articles in the Popular
Media
Guiding Children Through the Stress of War
This article by Nancy T.
Cupolo was printed in the Times Union on March 23, 2003.
Resources for Teaching and
Parenting
The
Peacemakers Guide This is an excellent resource
provided by the Bruderhof Communities. A special feature is the information
about peacemakers. Some of the featured peacemakers famous, others
obscure, but all have dedicated their lives to building a more peaceful and
just world through nonviolent means.
Parenting
for Peace & Justice
This website is a service of the Institute for Peace
and Justice Network, an independent interfaith organization.
Ten Ways to Fight Hate
This is available from the Southern Poverty Law Center and addresses
tolerance issues rather than simply war and peace.
The Lion
and the Lamb Project
This organization works to stop the marketing of
violence to children.
National Center for Children Exposed to Violence
A list of resources
from Yale University.
Global Village
School Homeschool resources for K-12.
What is Happening
Now to the World?
Bright Horizons has a number of excellent resources on
their website.
Coping During Uncertain Times
Zero to Three has several resources
available. Zero to Three focuses on the youngest children.
Peace Education
The United Nations offers a peace education curriculum for children.
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