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.

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

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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 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 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?).

educate yourselves.

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

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 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.

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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 wrote:Can you blame her?

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

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

+1

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

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

Can you blame her?

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.