A question that keeps coming up is how do you talk to children about COVID-19? This is something I have been grappling with, and I have been on the lookout for tips and resources to help.
A helpful and comforting message I have seen came in a letter written to students and school families by Greg Enion, Director of Education for Regina Public Schools. He says:
Please consider the following ideas to support you and your families in the coming days and weeks.
He also lists some support resources like Anxiety Canada and Kids Help Phone.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention also has this page to guide people on how to talk to children, and this page on how to deal with stress and anxiety with a special section for parents. UNICEF also has a guide for talking to children too.
One theme that keeps coming up is to stay active, both for mental stimulation and relaxation. With that in mind, we have a lot of resources to entertain children and teens:
I hope some of these resources can be helpful to you and your family.