'Don't dismiss their fears'
Coronavirus is a new strain of virus that first appeared in China in December 2019. Since then, it’s spread quickly to over 90 countries around the world.
Video not available.How can I talk to my child about coronavirus?Angharad explains that one of the most important things is to pick a time when your child is ready to talk: What should I tell my child about coronavirus?This depends in part on how old your child is. Five-year-olds might just need some very basic reassurance, while curious tweens may send you scrambling for a search engine to answer all their questions.
You could also explain that there’s no medicine for coronavirus, but that it usually goes away on its own.We all feel better about scary things if we feel we have power over them, and that goes for children, too. Show your child how to wash his hands really thoroughly, and explain that doing this regularly will help to reduce the risk of catching coronavirus.
As coronavirus spreads, there’s a chance that your daily family life could be interrupted. For example, your child’s school or childcare may close as a precaution. Or if anyone in your home catches the virus, they may need to stay at home for two weeks, to avoid passing it to anyone else.
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