Parenting in an emergency
Advice for navigating the most difficult times.
![Since the start of the war in Ukraine, Maryana has been confronted with restless thoughts every day. She and her 8-year-old son flee to Germany, after escaping from shellings in her homeland.](/parenting/sites/unicef.org.parenting/files/styles/media_banner/public/UN0665092.jpg.webp?itok=ZZEXdnY8)
Being a parent or caregiver can be challenging on the best of days – even more so in an emergency. These guides aim to help you and your family stay safe and supported.
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Emergency guides
Parenting Refreshed podcast: War
The two mothers, one from Afghanistan and one from Ukraine, discuss how they maintain their daily routines in conflict zones (including education and playtime), how they talk to their children about the world immediately around them and methods for coping in extreme situations.
Listen to more episodes from UNICEF's podcast Parenting Refreshed.