Honesty is key when answering questions. Some parents may want to keep some information from their children to protect them. They might say, for example: "No one died from the tornado" or "A storm like that would never happen here. This risks your child hearing about these details elsewhere. This could confuse your children and lead them to conclude that they cannot trust what you say.

If you do not know the answer to a question, do not hesitate to tell your child. You can even look for answers together, which can also help your child feel safe and comforted.