Talking to Children About Coronavirus (COVID-19)

When talking to children about COVID-19, it is important to remain calm and reassuring.

• Children will react to and follow your verbal and nonverbal reactions.
• What you say and do about COVID-19, current prevention efforts, and related events can either increase or decrease your children’s anxiety.
• Remind them that you and the adults at their school are there to keep them safe and healthy.
• Let your children talk about their feelings and help reframe their concerns into the appropriate perspective.

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Mrs Annie Williams, College Counsellor