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			<p class="date">October 2, 2017</p>
        	<p class="author">By <a href="https://www.mghclaycenter.org/author/gberesin/" title="Posts by Gene Beresin" class="author url fn" rel="author">Gene Beresin, M.D.</a></p>			<p class="cats">Posted in: <a href="https://www.mghclaycenter.org/hot-topics/" title="View all posts in Hot Topics">Hot Topics</a>, <a href="https://www.mghclaycenter.org/multimedia/" title="View all posts in Multimedia">Multimedia</a>, <a href="https://www.mghclaycenter.org/parenting-concerns/" title="View all posts in Parenting Concerns">Parenting Concerns</a></p>
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<p>Over the past month, the devastation of hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria has topped the headlines and media outlets. The earthquake in Mexico has shocked the world. These events have shaken countless individuals, families, and communities, including our children.</p>
<p>While natural disasters, like terrorist attacks, are rare and terrifying, they raise additional concerns for our children. Fears of random destructive natural forces may reinforce the notion that the world is an unsafe place and instill concerns of loss and helplessness.</p>
<p><a href="https://weather.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Weather Channel</a> reached out to Dr. Gene Beresin for advice on helping kids with hurricane anxiety. Watch the in depth video above for more.</p>
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