Tornadoes and thunderstorms are a common occurrence in the Midwest and causes weather-related anxiety. Children may experience high levels of stress in the spring and summer. And while it is true that fears surrounding severe weather usually decrease as a child gets older, parents can do more than just wait for their children to grow out of this common childhood fear.
Ease Your Kid’s Fears of Storms
https://www.highlights.com/parents/articles/6-tips-ease-your-kids-fears-storms
As any expert will tell you, storms can trigger fear and anxiety. Fortunately, there are things you can do to ease your kids’ weather woes, both before a storm strikes and after it passes.
How to Keep Kids Calm During Severe Storms
https://medium.com/@egraham040/how-to-keep-kids-calm-during-severe-storms-1a60d381c046
Parents are the ones responsible for protecting children while teaching them one of the most critical skills in any emergency – stay calm.
Dealing with Kids’ Fear of the Weather
https://kcparent.com/parenting/dealing-with-kids-fear-of-the-weather/
If volatile weather sparks a crushing wave of panic in your child, calm storm preparation, soothing relaxation techniques and a dash of Weather 101 may help ease his fears.
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