Talking to Children about COVID-19
Feeling anxiety amid a global pandemic is normal and natural for everyone. As the adults, it’s critical that we take care for our own mental and physical health, and that will help us to better support our young people.
The following resources offer guidance for self-care as well as strategies for talking about COVID-19 honestly and effectively with young people.
Helping Children Navigate Difficult Times (Mary Lou Cobb)
Helping Children Cope with Changes Resulting from COVID-19 (National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
Resources for Mental Health and Talking to Young People About COVID-19 (SUNY Albany)
What do I tell my kids about the Coronavirus? (Well-being Safety Assessments, LLC )
COVID-19 (University of Rochester Medical Center)