Because young children sometimes have difficulty understanding complex situations, they can easily exaggerate their normal fear of being separated from their parents. But you and Mommy, and Daddy, and your little brother will be safe. The Red Cross will find us a safe place to stay until the water goes back down. Maintain routines or rituals of comfort . Dinnertime at the kitchen table, a bedtime story, an afternoon nap or a favorite teddy at bedtime may provide young children with a sense of security.
Older children have their own routines and favorite activities as sell.
Crisis activity and relocation can cause severe stress with any person because of the disruption of the familiar. Maintaining some routine activities and rituals of comfort during disruptive times can provide children with a sense of stability and control. Talk with children about how you feel and suggest a positive response . That is why I am crying. Come and give Mommy a hug.