- Learn to recognize signs of stress
- Practices strategies for managing stress
- Be aware of the needs of children of different age groups
- Recognize signs of stress in your children
- Know strategies for helping children reduce stress
- Listen sensitively and thoughtfully to your child’s questions and concerns
- Create a safe space for the conversations to occur
- Have a safe outlet for feelings
- Answer questions simply
- Know your plan if deportation affects your family
- Share your plan with your children
- Learn strategies to maintain connection with your children after deportation
- Listening and having conversations will help your child manage loss and change if they leave the U.S. with you