Johnson said parents should limit smaller children's access to potentially traumatic television images. Don't let them see these pictures on a repetitive basis. In the days ahead, experts say there are certain signs parents can look for to tell if their children have been affected by the tragedy. First of all, watch for eating and sleeping problems. Other children might not want to eat, or will act clingy and have separation anxiety and not want to leave the house.
Older kids start showing the same signs as adults.