As Tropical Storm Harvey continues to rain down on Houston and its surrounding areas, an old episode of Sesame Street offers clarity on how to discuss disasters like these with children.
In 2012 — in the wake of Hurricane Sandy — Sesame Street aired a condensed version of the show's 2001 hurricane story arc, a week-long series that showed the neighborhood preparing for a natural disaster.
"Every year, there are a number of natural disasters that affect many people," says Sesame Street's Gordon at the start of the episode. "Even if you are not directly affected, the television coverage of these events can be scary— especially to young children." Read more...
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