Summary
A mother from Virginia, Laney Morello, was concerned when her 4-year-old daughter, Frankie, said she felt "sad" at bedtime. The reason was that Frankie had learned about the ancient city of Pompeii and its destruction, which made her sad. Laney and her husband believe in openly communicating with their children and providing honest, age-appropriate answers to their questions.
Key Facts
- Laney Morello is a mom from Virginia.
- Her 4-year-old daughter, Frankie, said she was sad at bedtime.
- Frankie was upset because she learned about Pompeii, an ancient city destroyed by a volcanic eruption.
- Pompeii was buried under ash after Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD.
- Frankie learned about Pompeii during a visit to Busch Gardens, which has a themed ride about Pompeii.
- Laney and her husband focus on honest communication and discussing emotional topics with their children.
- Laney shared the story on Instagram to highlight the importance of checking in with children about their feelings.
