This is a compassionate and accessible guide for parents whose children have experienced distressing or life-threatening events written by one of the foremost authorities on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children and adolescents. Dr. Scheeringa understands the desperation many parents often feel and explains the impact of trauma, simplifies the science into layman's terms, debunks the myths and provides direction on navigating the confusing maze of the mental health world to find appropriate care.