Children cope better when their parents are resilient and have strong social supports. So take time for yourself and your own mental well-being. Try to establish a “new normal” in terms of daily routines. Children tend to like predictability and routines. It might help to make a daily schedule while schools are closed so that kids know what will happen…
It is very important to remember that children look to adults for guidance on how to react to stressful events. Specific guidelines suggest the following: Remain calm and reassuring. Make yourself available. Avoid excessive blaming. Monitor television viewing and social media. Maintain a normal routine to the extent possible. Be honest and accurate by checking the website. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html Know the…