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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.
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.
You can read more about me here.
![Is there anything that fills your mind with complex thoughts of the uncertainty of life faster than this question?
It’s hard because your adult brain goes to how safety is almost never guaranteed.
And how you are *hoping* nothing dangerous ever happens at your kid’s school. But can you say you are *sure* nothing ever will?
No. 😥💔
But you value being honest with your kid so what DO you say?
Well, take comfort in knowing that being age appropriate means not oversharing.
When you restrain from sharing some version of your concerns with your child, you aren’t being deceitful. You’re meeting them where they are developmentally.
You’re being a good parent. 🫶✨
So what are some things you can say instead?
✅ “Emergencies can happen anywhere. But they are very, very rare. We practice what to do just so we know, but we don’t think an emergency will ever happen.”
✅ “I think of your safety every time I send you anywhere, including school. And I’ll never send you somewhere that I think is dangerous.”
✅ “Your school seems really safe to me. I like that they [specific thing you appreciate - lock the exterior doors, have visitors check in, a principal that is a strong leader, etc.]”
Hi, I’m Emily and I help mom’s of young kids talk to their children about growing up with gun violence. It’s not the solution, but it can buffer your kids’ experience.
When you show up for them in this hard topic, you give them an adult they can turn to for accurate information and support. That’s huge.
Follow along to learn more!
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![Is there anything that fills your mind with complex thoughts of the uncertainty of life faster than this question?
It’s hard because your adult brain goes to how safety is almost never guaranteed.
And how you are *hoping* nothing dangerous ever happens at your kid’s school. But can you say you are *sure* nothing ever will?
No. 😥💔
But you value being honest with your kid so what DO you say?
Well, take comfort in knowing that being age appropriate means not oversharing.
When you restrain from sharing some version of your concerns with your child, you aren’t being deceitful.
You’re meeting them where they are developmentally.
You’re being a good parent. 🫶✨
So what are some things you can say instead?
✅ “Emergencies can happen anywhere. But they are very, very rare. We practice what to do just so we know, but we don’t think an emergency will ever happen.”
✅ “I think of your safety every time I send you anywhere, including school. And I’ll never send you somewhere that I think is dangerous.”
✅ “Your school seems really safe to me. I like that they [specific thing you appreciate - lock the exterior doors, have visitors check in, a principal that is a strong leader, etc.]”
Share if you found this helpful! 💛
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