Title

Helping Your Child Cope After a Natural Disaster

(FS1953, April 2020)
Summary

Children have limited experiences with natural disasters, so it is normal for them to be afraid. It is important that children are met with kindness and understanding from parents and other adults to help cope with these feelings. Children should be encouraged to talk about their feelings and express their fears through play, drawing, painting or clay/play dough. Caring conversations can help them process any fears.

Lead Author
Lead Author:
Sean Brotherson, Family Science Specialist
Other Authors

Kim Bushaw, Family Science Specialist

Availability
Availability:
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