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Shelter from the Storm: Tips for Parents and Caregivers of Babies and Toddlers

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There are so many feelings swirling around when a family must stay in an emergency shelter. Babies and toddlers also have many feelings! ZERO TO THREE and Save the Children have partnered to develop these tip sheets for parents.

The goal of these resources is to make staying in an emergency shelter a little easier for young children and their caregivers. These resources for parents include: Understanding and Supporting Your ChildHelping Your Child to Feel Safe and Caring for Yourself.

Caring For Yourself
Helping Your Child to Feel Safe
Understanding and Supporting Your Child
Caring For Yourself–Spanish
Helping Your Child to Feel Safe–Spanish
Understanding and Supporting Your Child–Spanish

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