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Be Gentle with Children Who Have Had Frightening Earthquake Experiences

After a major earthquake, frightened children in Kumamoto need steady, gentle care. The National Center for Child Health and Development advises adults to hold them closely, listen to their worries, and answer questions simply. Even when children regress, the story urges patience over scolding, offering a quiet path to reassurance.

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大おおきい地震じしんがあると、怖こわくて心配しんぱいになる子こどもがたくさんいます。
国立成育医療研究こくりつセンターは、いま熊本くまもとの子こどもたちのために必要ひつようなことを、ホームページに書かきました。
ホームページによると、できるだけ子こどもを1人にしないでください。
心配しんぱいしていると思おもったら、体からだをやさしく抱いだいてあげましょう。
子こどもの話はなしをよく聞きいて、質問しつもんにはわかりやすく答こたえましょう。
子こどもは怖こわい経験けいけんをすると、いつもできることができなくなるかもしれません。でも、叱しからないでください。

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When a big earthquake occurs, many children become frightened and worried. The National Center for Child Health and Development has posted on its website what is necessary for the children of Kumamoto right now. According to the website, please try not to leave children alone as much as possible. If you think they are worried, gently hold them. Listen carefully to the children's stories and answer their questions in an easy-to-understand manner. When children have frightening experiences, they may not be able to do things they usually can. However, please do not scold them.

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