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Tips for helping children cope with storms

April 1, 2017 | Jodi Baker | tips, video, weather
boy covering his eyes in fear. helping children cope with storms

When the wind kicks up, thunder rolls and lightning crashes, it can be really scary for children. Their fears can, in turn, cause plenty of stress and sleepless nights for parents.

In the following video, Dr. Elizabeth Walenz, a pediatrician at Methodist Physicians Clinic – Regency, provides some steps to help families weather those storms. She details why it’s important to:

  • Have a plan.
  • Set an example by remaining calm.
  • Avoid excessive news coverage.
  • Read books.
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About Jodi Baker

Jodi Baker contributes stories to The Wire in addition to serving as a media liaison for OPPD. She was a reporter, working for news stations from her hometown of Omaha to San Diego, prior to joining the utility in 2013. Jodi has a bachelor’s degree in Broadcasting from the University of Nebraska-Omaha, with a minor in Criminal Justice. She’s married with two older children and two younger dogs – Shi Tzu mixes. She loves watching her daughter’s track meets, going to concerts with her husband Dave, who used to co-host a local music video program, and traveling whenever possible.

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