Parents Job
What is a foster parent?
Someone that takes care of kids and are able to do all the parent jobs
What is a car accident?
When a car hits another car or object while it is moving
about 6 to 8 months
What are some of the jobs parents have to do for their kids?
Feed kids
Take kids to the Dr.
Take kids to school
Make sure kids are safe
Not leave little kids alone
What causes car accidents?
When someone is not following the traffic rules
What is a trauma?
A trauma is a really scary experience where part of you thinks you might not make it out okay.
What happens to kids when parents don't do their jobs?
Something dangerous or unsafe might happen.
They might go live with another adult that can do all the parent jobs
No - that is breaking one of the traffic rules
What are the two parts of your brain and what do they do?
Barking dog - keeps you safe (alarm)
Wise owl - helps solve problems
What happens to parents when they don't do their jobs?
Sometimes they are not allowed to live with their kids until they get the help they need to be able to do their jobs
Are you likely to die in car accident?
Most car accidents cause injuries (some mild, and some more serious). It is very very rare to die in a car accident. 1 out of 101.
That is because they make cars safe, there are airbags and seatbelts.
How many people feel better after doing this type of therapy?
80% or 4/5
Who decides if a parent is doing their jobs?
The judge or court system
How might kids feel who have been in a car accident?
Its normal for kids to feel afraid of driving in cars, angry at someone, or worried. They may have nightmares or other sleep problems
It is normal for kids to feel...
Sad, lonely, grouchy, worried, have stomach aches, angry