Helping children affected by the flood is an important part of parents and caregivers’ roles. Children may become upset or withdrawn, while others can’t stop talking about the experience. Use simple, age appropriate explanations about what happening during the disaster. Some key ways to help children feel safe is by providing reassurance that many caring adults are working together to keep them safe. For older children, ask them what they know and what questions they may have.
Learn more at https://child.unl.edu/disaster