Children and youth can be affected by the consequences of war and terrorism for many reasons, particularly in times where there is extreme suffering and strife in many places throughout the world. They can experience violence and loss directly, be exposed through extensive media and Internet coverage, deal with the stress of parents who are deployed or are in harm’s way as emergency responders and law enforcement officials, or be displaced by violence or oppression and become refugees. Children’s natural resilience plays an important protective role but trauma and extreme stress and anxiety can interfere with their learning and well-being. Families and educators can support children by establishing a sense of safety and security, helping them to process their thoughts and feelings, reinforcing their resilience and strengths, building positive connections within the school community, placing events in the proper context, and providing any needed mental health supports. Schools must also be vigilant regarding the needs of students who may be at risk of being unfairly stigmatized because of a perceived resemblance to perpetrators of violence and reinforce the value and importance of diversity in our country.