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Teaching about hurricane aftermath8/12/2023 ![]() ![]() As former President Jimmy Carter said in Harvey’s aftermath, “When the waters rise, so do our better angels … Pick a past disaster, and I’ll tell you at least a dozen stories that stand as living testaments to our collective compassion, generosity-and unity.” Stories to share with children are numerous-after Harvey landed in Texas, restaurant employees used kayaks to deliver free pizzas to people without food, people formed a human chain to save an elderly man from flood waters, and an animal advocacy organization reunited pets with their owners. The last point about reminding children about hope and goodness may receive less attention, but it is critically important. Seeing and hearing stories of people helping people in difficult times is both healing and reassuring. Children need to feel safe, secure, and positive about their present and future. Even very young children benefit from being able to make a positive difference in others’ lives while learning important lessons about empathy, compassion, and gratitude.
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