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You want to walk your child through lockdown drills.
But you aren't sure what to say - or what not to say - to keep them safe. Plus you don't want to terrify them.
My first published book will help.
About the Author
Meet the Mom Who Wrote the Book
Hi, I'm Emily Romrell. I'm a mom to young kids - and I know how heavy it feels when the world changes faster than we can explain it to them.
When my oldest was starting kindergarten, I knew she'd need me as she experienced lockdown drills. I searched everywhere for a book to help but nothing felt right.
So I wrote the one I knew we needed.
![When your school tells you they are going to have a lockdown drill BEFORE they have one, it empowers you to do two things:
🧡Talk to the school about your child’s specific needs - and ask them to make accommodations if needed.
🧡 Think through how you want to show up for your kid that day. Including what you want to say or ask them.
If your school STILL isn’t announcing drills in advance I’ve got an email all drafted up for you!
It’s been used in a few schools already and helps get the discussion moving in the right direction.
I’ve included links to respected organizations—like the National Association of School Resource Officers and the American Academy of Pediatrics—that all recommend advance announcements for drills.
If you need it comment “drill” and I’ll DM it to you. (It’s really me DMing you so if it takes a short bit for me to get it to you that’s why. Lol)
You shouldn’t be blindsided and your child shouldn’t be mislead into thinking they’re in real danger.
P.S. In my children’s book, I give parents the words for talking to kids about these drills once they’re announced. [link in bio]
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![When my youngest is sad, she asks for a “warm hug.”
During afternoon thunderstorms my son looks for his Dad.
My oldest gets anxious at night and the biggest help is if she “can hear Mom and Dad watching a show.” LOL.
When kids feel scared, they look for connection first.
That bond is what lets them regulate their emotions and process what’s happening.
Lockdown drills are no different.
The more connected your child feels to you, the more supported they’ll feel navigating them.
That’s why my book is about so much more than drills—it’s about building that connection before, during, and after the hard stuff. [link in bio]
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![Lockdown Drill Bootcamp Post no 11:
Here are some things you may say to provide your child with reassurance as you talk about lockdown drills and shootings…
💖 The drill you did today was just a practice. You were totally safe.
💖 We practice for all kinds of emergencies because we like to be prepared even though emergencies are very rare.
💖 Doing a drill doesn’t mean we think an emergency will happen.
💖 Schools are very safe.
💖 What other things can you think of that we do “just in case?”
💖 I’m always thinking of your safety when I send you places.
💖 Your school is really safe. I like that they [list safety aspects you appreciate].
We’ll be talking more about providing reassurance next week!
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