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How to Talk to Kids About Emergencies Without Scaring Them
Calm, age-appropriate ways to make kids part of the plan.
Kids feel safer when they have a job. Readiness is about confidence, not fear.
By age
- Ages 3–5: practice 'flashlight time' as a game
- Ages 6–9: let them pack a comfort bag
- Ages 10+: give them a role, like pets lead or flashlight checker
Language that helps
- 'We're getting ready so we know what to do.'
- 'Grown-ups have a plan and you're part of it.'
- Answer questions honestly and briefly