In this episode, we conclude our series on school readiness with a conversation with Claire Marie about school lockdown drills. Claire is a school safety and emergency management expert who works with schools to develop and implement safety plans. She emphasizes the importance of trauma-informed practices when teaching students about safety procedures, such as lockdown drills. Claire talks about the importance of providing students with opportunities to practice the procedure in a safe and controlled environment. She also provides recommendations for parents on how to prepare children for drills. Further, she discusses how to talk to children after they have experienced a lockdown drill. For more information about Marie Clare and her book to help parents prepare their children visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-marie-a6241aa4/ and https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sammy-the-sasquatch-welcome-to-crittertopia-claire-marie/1143283995