Hurricane Katrina—which made landfall in Louisiana in August 2005—is among the worst natural disasters to ever hit the United ...

Natural disasters, whether a hurricane brewing offshore or floods rushing down the street, like the deadly flooding in the Texas Hill Country, can be confusing and frightening for kids.

Health Natural disasters leave their mark on kids who live through them As these weather events increase, implementing preparation strategies is key. By Nicole Wetsman Published Jan 25, 2019 4:00 ...

Meteorologist Kristen Currie spoke with Dr. Lori Peek, a Sociology Professor at the University of Colorado at Boulder, to get advice on how to talk to children about natural disasters in the afterm… ...

When tragic natural disasters occur, such as wildfires or hurricanes, it can be difficult for kids to cope. It can be stressful for a person of any age, but for children, it's much more anxiety ...

Validate their emotions Natural disasters can bring up a range of emotions in children—fear, sadness, anger or even confusion. Let them know it's okay to feel how they feel.

Natural disasters affect some 175 million children across the globe every year, triggering lasting consequences that can include anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress.

Louisiana's historic floods have killed at least eight people. As many as 20,000 others have been rescued and thousands have been forced into shelters. Disasters, whether natural, like hurricanes ...

Susan Beth Pfeffer's novel Life as We Knew It discusses how Miranda and her family survive a life-altering natural disaster. This one is best for children who are at least 12 years old.

Natural disasters can lead to anxiety, depression and PTSD, experts say. Central Texas is continuing to recover from devastating rains and "catastrophic" flooding that damaged homes and businesses ...

When tragic events occur, such as wildfires or hurricanes, it can be difficult for kids to cope. A natural disaster is a stressful event for a person of any age, but for children, it's much more ...