CAZENOVIA, Wis. -- The beginning of a new school week on Monday will force traumatized Weston school children to face the tragedy all over again.

Classes won't begin until at least Tuesday to give time for crisis counselors to meet with students and families.

Psychologists warn that children the closest to the Weston tragedy would be the most affected, but even children with no connection could suffer stress if they learned about it through the media.

"When something inexplicable like this happens, it takes a great deal of time to try and think it through," said child psychologist Daniel Gustafson. "To figure out how we make meaning out of something so terrible."

During the grieving period Gustafson said it's normal for kids to feel sad, anxious or be afraid to go back to school.

Those feelings can often interfere with sleep and appetite.

"Many younger kids will get more clingy toward their parents at a time like this," said Gustafson. "Older kids are more likely to have symptoms of sadness, or replaying it in their mind over and over again."

Gustafson said obsessive thoughts such as that could signal a need for professional counseling or therapy.

"If some weeks down the line parents find that their child is not re-engaged in those things that give them joy, and are not re-engaged in things that give them meaning in terms of their progress in school, then finding extra resources can be helpful," said Gustafson.

As for the community, Gustafson advises parents to talk to their kids about the Weston shooting, but being mindful to leave out details that might be upsetting.

"When you address it with them in a factual way it gives you the opportunity to be the one that is helping them understand it and understand that the world can still be safe even though sometimes terrible things happen."

Another positive step is to include kids in memorial services and remembrances, which reminds everyone of the strength of the human spirit.

"It's also important for us to reflect on the nature of heroism," said Gustafson. "The kind of heroism we have both in John Klang and Dave Thompson, two individuals who surely showed heroism at a very difficult time."

Gustafson advises parents to limit a child's exposure to media reports.

The 24-hour Crisis Hotline number for Weston school students is 1-800-533-5692.