Success factors for educators and families in crisis and emergency contexts. The Australian Government Be You initiative offers evidence-based mental health resources, professional learning modules, and support strategies for early childhood settings (Beyond Blue, 2023). Emerging Minds guides practitioners in trauma-informed work and family support in times of crisis (Emerging Minds, 2023).
For children, storybooks such as Fire! Fire! by Heather Tekavec and When I Feel Scared by Cornelia Maude Spelman, which explain natural disasters and emotions related to fear and safety in accessible ways (Tekavec, 2016; Spelman, 2003). Educational videos and programs for children, such as Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, promote coping with change and resilience and offer some practical tools (Fred Rogers Productions, 2022).