Advice on talking to children about Coronavirus

https://childmind.org/article/talking-to-kids-about-the-coronavirus/

Helpful links

• Young Minds: A charity offering advice on how to support for your child’s mental health.
• NHS: Advice on managing anxiety in children.
• British Psychological Society: Advice on talking to children about illness.
• Contact: Coronavirus information for parents of disabled children.
• The National Autistic Society: Coronavirus resources for autistic people and families.
• The Samaritans: Free 24-hour support helpline (Telephone: 116 123).
• Unicef: What you need to know about the virus to protect you and your family.

You can help to slow the spread of Coronavirus.

• Make sure you and your children follow these general principles to prevent spreading any respiratory virus:
• Wash your hands often – with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or an alcohol-based sanitiser if soap and water aren’t available.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• If you feel unwell, stay at home and don’t attend work or school.

• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in a bin.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces in the home.
• If you’re worried about your symptoms, please call NHS 111 – don’t go directly to your GP or other healthcare environments.