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 symptoms of COVID-19.
• Review and model basic hygiene for protection.
• Discuss new rules at school.
• Communicate with your school.

*Courtesy of National Association of School Psychologists