Here for Each Other
Sesame Street in Communities
January 27, 2026
As we just experienced our first snowstorm of the winter, it’s important that we help little ones feel safe and calm at home during severe winter storms. Our partners at Sesame Street in Communities have resources to help families and caregiver comfort and support kids during emergencies and tips to stay safe.
Here for Each Other
Blizzards can be a disruptive change to routine, but they can also be an opportunity to spend quality time with your little ones and create special family memories. Together, explore these interactive parent-child pages for:
- Child-friendly explanations about what’s happening outside
- Fun, snowy science activities for the whole family
- Safety guidance for grown-ups
We get through the toughest times together: as families, as neighbors, and as communities. Emergencies like hurricanes can be challenging for everyone, but your love and support go a long way toward helping your child feel safe. Small moments of care make a big difference in building resilience and adaptability that lasts a lifetime.
Wildfires can bring big changes to the places we call home, and it can take some time for families and communities to rebuild their sense of safety. Little ones look to the grown-ups in their life to find comfort and build resilience during these challenges. The time you spend together as a family, whether it’s talking about what happened or playing a game, makes a big difference in helping children cope.
After an earthquake, families and communities lean on each other to recover. For little ones and grown-ups alike, rebuilding a sense of safety can take time. The good news is even small moments of connection, care, and comfort can make a big difference in healing for the whole family.
After a flood families, neighbors, and communities rely on each other to recover. Your little one will look to you for guidance, as the whole family rebuilds their sense of safety. Even a small moment of connection makes a big difference, and can help your child build resilience that lasts a lifetime.
Tornadoes come on quickly and can leave a lot for caregivers to deal with in the aftermath, especially when it comes to helping children rebuild their sense of safety. The good news is taking a little time to offer comfort and explain what happened can help children build resilience that lasts a lifetime. Remember, even small moments of connection make a big difference.
A house fire can be traumatic for the whole family, but your love and support go a long way toward helping your child feel safe. Remember that even small acts of care and connection, like reading a story together, can make a big difference.
Emergency PreparednessÂ
Packing a Family Emergency KitÂ
Learn what goes into an emergency kit. After watching the video together, start building your own emergency kit. This can seem like a big job, but start by having kids help you find useful things that you already have.
Help kids remember their caregivers' first and last names. Watch the video together, and help kids practice the whole names of all the grown-ups who take care of them. Together, write down your whole names (and those of any other important grown-ups who care for your child). Post your list somewhere kids can see and quiz each other each day.
Talking to Children About EmergenciesÂ
It’s hard to know what to say when talking to children about emergencies. You don’t want to worry them, but it’s important for the whole family to know they can work together to be prepared. These tips will help you talk to children about emergencies, while calming their worries.
For more resources visit Sesame Street in Communities Emergencies topic page.
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