Talking with Your Child about Natural Disasters

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Now, this week's question:

In light of recent events in Japan and the South, how do you talk to young children about devastating natural disasters like tsunamis, tornadoes, earthquakes and/or hurricanes that claim so many lives? When is it appropriate to discuss death?