photo credit: Richard Holden It is understandable that children are disturbed when they hear news of hurricanes in Florida, tornadoes in Wisconsin, floods in Louisiana or fires and earthquakes in California. What can you do to reassure your kids, once they become aware of natural disasters? First: Have a family plan of evacuation and reunion. [...]

photo credit: hayley.bailey For whatever reason the electricity is off. You look out the window and there is not a light to be seen in any of the houses on your block, not a streetlight aglow. The lights may be off for a few minutes, a few hours, or all night. If the electricity is [...]