From our Counselors - COVID-19 INFO & RESOURCES
SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES IMPACTED BY COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS
Suggestions:
- Provide facts to your child in a developmentally appropriate way. This will eliminate false information and rumors spread by their friends.
- Not sure of the facts? Use this link to COVID-19 Coronavirus Infographic.
- Don't volunteer too much information. Rather, answer your child's questions and provide time and space for them to process your responses.
- One of the best things parents can do for worried kids is find out what they've heard, then correct any misinformation.
- Allow your child to talk about their feelings and thoughts.
- Offer a calm, non-judgemental, and validating demeanor.
- Reassure them of their safety by highlighting the precautions you are taking and how they can help you to empower them.
- Some examples include: "I am here to protect you from getting sick. What we can do is wash our hands, sneeze info our elbows, and avoid touching our faces.
- Steer them away from frightening fantasies and keep as normal a routine as possible.
Links to Helpful Websites
Helping Children Cope with Change Resulting from COVID-19
From National Association of School Psychologists
Talking to Kids about the Coronavirus
From Child Mind Institute