Helping Your Children Handle Disaster Images
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It would be better to prevent your child from seeing disturbing images of the disaster. Don't let them watch the news that show the disaster's effects but remember that you still have to inform them of what is happening around them. Just don't be too graphic about it because you might scare them. Asking them about their feelings and worries about the situation can also help. This way, you are allowing your children to express their emotions and addressing them.
Another way to help them in this situation is to get them involved in community projects aimed at helping those affected by the disaster. Encourage your children to donate and let them participate in relief operations. Doing this will enable your children to feel that they are doing something worthwhile to ease the disaster's impact. Also, they will feel more in control, giving them the confidence to deal with such a serious situation.
Keep in mind that developing your children to become strong at times like this would not only help them cope with the current situation but will also teach them how to address future challenges.
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