• Resumption of bedwetting
• Thumbsucking
• Fear of darkness, animals, strangers or "monsters"

Psychological Reactions:

• Loss of appetite
• Overeating
• Indigestion
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea, constipation or loss of bowel control
• Sleep disorders and nightmares

• Nervousness
• Irritability
• Disobedience
• Hyperactivity
• Tics
• Speech difficulties
• Anxiety about any separation from parents
• Shorter Attention Span
• Aggressive Behavior
• Exaggeration or distortion of the disaster experience
• Repetitive talking about experiences

• Reassure children and hug children more often. They'll need it.
• Give warm milk and comforting routines at bedtime.
• Allow child to sleep in your room temporarily.
• Encourage them to express their emotions through play, such as drawing.
• Try "play-acting" the disaster.
• Let the child talk and explain his or her disaster experience.

• What to do when nothing else seems to help