St Dunstan's SchoolCOVID 19 Advice / Support
List of Tips for Parents (from Save the Children charity):
1. Be calm, honest, and informed.
2. Tailor your approach based on your child - think about whether more information makes them more or less anxious.
3. Share facts simply and calmly - kids take their cue from you.
4. Ask your child what they know, answer their questions and address any misinformation.
5. Validate their feelings, while reassuring them- “I understand this can be scary. The risk is still low, and we’re well prepared."
6. Remind them of what’s in their power- washing hands thoroughly and often, coughing and sneezing into their elbow, getting plenty of sleep, etc.
7. Model good hygiene, and try to make it fun! Think of or create a favorite song to sing while scrubbing hands for at least 20 seconds.
Article with an overview of the information available which includes links to other videos about it.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/51877454
Reassuring short video with tips for children about the coronavirus.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/51887051
How to wash your hands
https://www.nhs.uk/video/pages/how-to-wash-hands.aspx
Mindfulness websites
https://www.childline.org.uk/toolbox/calm-zone/
