<p>Despite extensive research on disaster recovery, limited studies have focused on the role of parenting in disaster-stricken communities within low-resource settings like Uganda. This study bridges that gap by examining how parents navigate post-disaster caregiving challenges in a non-Western context. This study explores how parents support their children in the aftermath of the 2024 Kiteezi Landfill disaster in Uganda, drawing on face-to-face interviews conducted with 34 parents who, along with their children, were severely impacted by the event. The analysis revealed that parents employed several key strategies to help their children cope with the trauma. These strategies included watchful waiting, careful monitoring of their children’s reactions, and sensitive timing in providing support. By closely observing and interpreting signs of distress, parents were better equipped to identify their children’s needs and respond appropriately. Support strategies commonly used by parents included Restoring a Feeling of Security and Return to Regular Roles and Daily Activities and Supportive Coping Strategies with their children about the disaster. However, parents who were themselves significantly affected by the disaster reported a diminished capacity to assess their children’s reactions, which in turn limited their ability to provide optimal care. The findings from this study highlight the parallels between the support strategies employed by parents and the early intervention recommendations found in the NICE guidelines and the Psychological First Aid guidelines. These well-established practices are recognized as effective approaches for helping children recover from the psychological impacts of disasters. The study offers valuable insights into the resilience and adaptability of families in Uganda as they navigated the challenges of parenting in the wake of a high-impact disaster.</p>