It is wrong to attempt to gloss over the reality, but good to help children also look at some of the positive stories. The seemingly miraculous escapes, the humanitarian relief effort, the acts of kindness and support in the affected region and from around the world - all of them are part of the whole picture.
2. Listening is good, children need time and space to say what they think, which may not be at all what adults expect. Some of their fears will seem clearly unfounded, and even impossible in their wild imagination. But whatever they say should be taken seriously. Who would have thought that a massive wall of water could spring up within seconds and lead to such devastation?
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