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Helping children cope with tragedies

When a disaster strikes, like the recent tragedy of Hurricane Katrina, children often become worried and afraid for their safety and the well-being of loved ones. During these times, it’s more important than ever for parents to talk to their children about their feelings and concerns.

With Hurricane Katrina affecting a large area of the Gulf Coast and many of the evacuees relocating to Texas and other states, many children already have met people – or even have family members – affected by the disaster. A Texas Children's specialist offers tips you can use to help your children cope. Learn more

September 2005

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It's baby safety month

Keeping children safe is top priority for parents, and Texas Children's Center for Childhood Injury Prevention can help.

Visit our Web site to access a wealth of articles and fact sheets on topics from bathtub and car safety to hurricane preparedness. Whatever your concern, Texas Children's Hospital has the information you need to keep your kids safe.
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Young storm survivor finds hope at Texas Children's

Two-year-old Nash and his family have just emerged from the biggest adventure of their lives. Nash was undergoing treatment for leukemia at Tulane University Hospital in New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina devastated the city. Nash was rescued, but there wasn’t room for his mother Robin to accompany her young son. Learn more

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Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund

Texas Children’s Hospital is accepting donations for a special fund to help those patients and their families affected by Hurricane Katrina. Learn more