Talking To Children About Bush And Grass Fire Risk

It is common for parents and careers to find talking to their children about bushfire risk difficult because they are not sure what to say.
Typical questions include:

Should the dangers of bushfires be acknowledged?

Should we talk about the possibility of losing our home or pets?

My child heard that some people were recently hurt in a bushfire. Should I explain that this can happen?

We drive past the fire danger rating sign each day on the way to and from school and sometimes my children ask ‘what color is it today’? How do I explain this without scaring them?

Should I tell my child that bushfires cause me concern as well?

Given such questions and concerns, the link below provides suggestions about how to talk to children about bushfire risk. Read More