Doctor On Call: Preparing Children For Tornado Season

The doctor is in and on Wednesday it is pediatrician Dr. Robert Wittrock from Ascension Saint John Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine. Dr. Wittrock talked about preparing children for tornado season and how to ease their anxiety from storms.

Wednesday, April 6th 2022, 1:18 pm

By: News On 6


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The doctor is in and on Wednesday it is pediatrician Dr. Robert Wittrock from Ascension Saint John Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine.

Dr. Wittrock talked about preparing children for tornado season and how to ease their anxiety from storms.

Tornado Tips:

1. Stay calm. Children will mirror your emotions.

2. Tell your children the tornado plan before a tornado happens.

3. Have a fun activity just for storm time.

4. Let them know that it is the parent's job to keep them safe.

5. Teach them about tornadoes

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