Parents and guardians might be hesitant to bring up something scary like an earthquake, especially with younger children, said Laura Montoya, owner of the Dandelion School in Brentwood. But, she ...

How to talk to kids about fires and earthquakes, before and after they happen Chloe Hoskins, 7, tags along with her father, who was checking on a neighbor’s burned out property in the Coffey ...

The 40-page book also includes basic earthquake kit supply lists, a home safety checklist, cutout family emergency plan forms and a resource list for parents who want more information.

Know the school’s emergency plan, and keep your kids’ emergency release cards up to date. Designate a person outside your area (at least 100 miles away) as a message contact .

Start by talking with your kids about the type of disaster that is likely to happen in your area and why it’s important to have a plan for staying safe. Answer their questions honestly, but keep ...

Tips to help your children understand tragedy. Jan. 15, 2010— -- We've all been glued to the TV set since Tuesday, watching as Haiti copes with the aftermath of a devastating earthquake. As a ...

A U.S. Geological Survey website offers quake-related resources for kids. But adults will be interested, too.

I fear I’m raising brats.Not really, but we had a moment of “brattiness” following the tragic earthquake in Haiti. 45 ... Earthquake a teachable moment for kids, parents.

Children accounted for a third of the at least 310 dead when an earthquake hit Indonesia on Monday. Experts say the disaster highlights poor building standards in rural areas.

Architect Greg Rech and writer and author Betsy J. Green join Josh Molina for a fascinating discussion about the 1925 Santa Barbara earthquake and how the community built its way out of the rubble.