Talking about Covid-19 with your children
Knowing how to talk to your child about the Coronavirus is very challenging particularly given the high levels of anxiety that the pandemic will be causing in communities.
Our Educational Psychologist has forwarded these links which I think offer very useful guidance from professionals and are worth sharing with you so you can feel equipped to support your child.
Recommended resources are:
NSPCC: Talking to children about Coronavirus
CBBC: Video and Questions
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/51861089
ChildMind: Talking to Children
https://childmind.org/article/talking-to-kids-about-the-coronavirus/
National Association of School Psychologists: Parent Resources
https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/talking-to-children-about-covid-19-(coronavirus)-a-parent-resource
Young Minds: Feeling Anxious about Coronavirus
https://youngminds.org.uk/blog/what-to-do-if-you-re-anxious-about-coronavirus
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