Dr. Josh Klapow: What To Say To Your Kids When Severe Weather Strikes

By Josh Klapow

It’s severe weather season. For many regions of the country, including Alabama, severe weather is a part of daily life. But what do we tell our children?  We can remember how scary storms were, so how do we talk to them about storms, danger and being prepared?

Here is some advice:

First, it is critical to remember the developmental stage of your child. What will they truly understand and?  While every child is different, we can break down ages into three groups:For young children (under age 8), talk about “big weather” vs. “bad weather.” So we talk about big rain, big wind, big flashes in the sky. Children at this age don’t need to understand the potential for danger and really don’t have the ability to comprehend the details. So keep it simple.

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