Hurricanes can be pretty scary events – for grown-ups and kids alike. From a developmental standpoint, we know that children learn how to respond to situations based on the behaviors and attitudes of those around them. So here are some tips to help them – and you – be ready this hurricane season. Talk about hurricanes. Kids might be confused about what a hurricane is, so use simple age-appropriate descriptions of what they might expect if one is coming your way. For a younger child, you might say, “A hurricane is a tropical storm with very strong winds and lots of rain, lightning and thunder.” It’s also important to stress to kids that grown-ups will do their best to keep them safe. Try to remain calm yourself. Kids are sponges and can easily sense the emotions of those around them. When a parent seems overly upset or worried, this may […]
