This movie [1] is all about how children deal with stressful events, and how parents can help them to deal with such things in better ways.

I like the suggestions that they make here about modeling coping skills. I also like the fact that they mention that if you don't do a good job of modeling those coping skills the children might benefit from hearing you admit that you have a problem with it, and showing them that you are going to get help with it to get better.

I really think kids need to see parents ask for help when they don't know something, and then show growth and strength to change. I think it gives children a very firm idea of their own responsibility to recognize their issues and consciously work on them.

Patty