10 year old TERRIFIED of tornado

[Anonymous]

10 year old DD figured out that her school had an early release day due to weather concerns, including POSSIBLE tornado-related matters. This isn’t good for her to be aware of, simply because she is really afraid of tornadoes lately. She saw “The Wizard of Oz” last month and I don’t know if she’s really deduced that it’s not a documentary quite yet! lol. But I do feel bad for my child, she’s so scared of a tornado coming. How do I reassure her? This is kinda time sensitive, so PLEASE respond.

[Anonymous]

Can you blame her?

[Anonymous]

why are you saying "lol" to your daughter being afraid. go comfort her

[Anonymous]

good time to go over emergency procedures, preparedness, disaster response.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:why are you saying "lol" to your daughter being afraid. go comfort her

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Can you blame her?

For being a tween that thinks Wizard of Oz is a documentary?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Can you blame her?

For being a tween that thinks Wizard of Oz is a documentary?

I fear your daughter is a bit "behind"

[Anonymous]

I am also terrified. I'm from CA, I know as much as a 10 yo when it comes to what to do in a tornado. Comfort her, tell her you'll keep her safe and explain that your house has a foundation and will not be ripped away into the sky.

[Anonymous]

Might I recommend The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee? Fun musical that references tornadoes. Perhaps not age appropriate, but oh well. Tell her to hold on to her stockings!

[Anonymous]

educate yourselves.

https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/tornado.html?srsltid=AfmBOoo2i-qCmaRLJrmeeQuzzompQR8qzMzRn2C8xbjTOSyBmDidJEXM

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am also terrified. I'm from CA, I know as much as a 10 yo when it comes to what to do in a tornado. Comfort her, tell her you'll keep her safe and explain that your house has a foundation and will not be ripped away into the sky.

Meditate. Deep breaths. Listen to soothing music (might I suggest a singer who goes by the name of Clairo?).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Might I recommend The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee? Fun musical that references tornadoes. Perhaps not age appropriate, but oh well. Tell her to hold on to her stockings!

I . . . what??

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am also terrified. I'm from CA, I know as much as a 10 yo when it comes to what to do in a tornado. Comfort her, tell her you'll keep her safe and explain that your house has a foundation and will not be ripped away into the sky.

Meditate. Deep breaths. Listen to soothing music (might I suggest a singer who goes by the name of Clairo?).

Honey, was it enough? Is it ever enough?

Love Clairo! Comfort you’re child.

[Anonymous]

I’m 49 and terrified of tornado. We do not have the sirens, basements (for the most parts) but you do what you can OP

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:good time to go over emergency procedures, preparedness, disaster response.

This. I think knowing her fear is valid, there are things you can do to stay safe and deal with the aftermath, and she can learn and practice those things might help.