In response to the tragic events of September 11, 2001, terrorism, and the war in Iraq, the American Academy of Pediatrics has offered some advice on how to communicate with children and teens during troubled times:
It's important to communicate to children that they're safe.

Given what they may have seen on television, they need to know that the violence is isolated to certain areas and they will not be harmed. Parents should try to assure children that they've done everything they can to keep their children safe.
Adolescents in particular can be hard hit by these kinds of events and parents might want to watch for signs such as: sleep disturbances, fatigue, lack of pleasure in activities enjoyed previously, and initiation of illicit substance abuse.
Overexposure to the media can be traumatizing. It's unwise to let children or adolescents view footage of traumatic events over and over. Children and adolescents should not watch these events alone. Further, adults need to help children understand the significance of these events, therefore, discussion is critical.

Below, we have listed some of the common problems experienced in childhood and adolescence.

• ADHD
  
• Childhood Depression
  
• Childhood Anxiety
  
• Conduct Disorders

If you or someone you care about is suffering from one of these problems, you should seek professional help.

Additionally, you may also want to check out our Forums or Blog Site to see how others are dealing with similar problems.