Educating Children on COVID-19
Posted by Brick Jenna on 4/6/2020 7:00:00 AM
As COVID-19 continues to alter our lives, there are many changes and uncertainties that we face. This is difficult for adults to understand, and having to explain what’s going on to children is even more challenging. There is a lot of information that is constantly being released about COVID-19. There are updates almost daily as data changes and new information arises, it can get to be overwhelming and scary. As a parent, you might have questions like, “what information is true?” and “how do I tell my child what's going on?” These are difficult questions, especially when we might not know the answer. The best thing you can do is be truthful, it's okay to not have all the answers. Children just want to feel heard and be included. You can do this by sticking to the basics and there is a great illustrated guide by Adrianne Presnell that can help you. Remember, you're not alone; there are plenty of reliable resources and supports available. Please view the attachment below to access the illustrated guide. COVID-19