Talking to Children About Coronavirus

TALKING WITH CHILDREN ABOUT CORONAVIRUS

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention shares a message with parents for helping children make sense of what they are hearing.
·      Remain calm and reassuring.
·      Make yourself available to listen and to talk.
·      Avoid language that might blame others and lead to stigma.
·      Pay attention to what children see or hear on television, radio, or online.
·      Provide information that is honest and accurate.
·      Teach children everyday actions to reduce the spread of germs.

Feel free to visit the CDC website for additional topic facts, resources, and parent tips.
Resource: https://www.cdc.gov/

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/talking-with-children.html

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/schools-checklist-parents.pdf

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/children.html