Pediatricians from Magnolia Regional Health Center’s Pediatric Clinic include (from left) Dr. Suzanne Senter, Dr. Blakley Fowler, Hannah Beckham, FNP-C, Dr. Branson Bolden and Dr. Alicia Pressley-Moss.
be dangerous, but it’s also important for them to understand that storms are a part of nature. Provide distraction when needed. Play a game or watch a movie. Parents can keep track of weather alert on their phone or computer while children are engaged in some other activity. If the lights go out, play with flashlights or make a living room camp out. Keep calm. Children react to adult’s facial expressions, tone of speech and actions. They are especially susceptible to learning fear from their parents. Calm and poised parents reassure their child that they are safe and protected. Following the above steps will help parents feel prepared and confident when bad weather strikes, which in turn will provide reassurance and comfort to children. Children thrive in a loving and nurturing environment. If a child expresses fear about bad weather, be near and listen to his or her concerns, let them know that everyone struggles with fear and reassure them that they are safe, protected and loved. When the storm passes, go outside and play in the puddles. After all, children are waterproof.
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