How to Help Children Understand Social Distancing
Ask your child what they know about COVID-19.. Reassure them that you're doing everything to keep them safe.. Explain that people can spread the virus even before they are sick.
Steps
Ask your child what they know about COVID-19.
Ask your child what they know about COVID-19.
Reassure them that you're doing everything to keep them safe.
Reassure them that you're doing everything to keep them safe.
Explain that people can spread the virus even before they are sick.
Explain that people can spread the virus even before they are sick.
Tell your kids social distancing helps stop the virus from spreading.
Tell your kids social distancing helps stop the virus from spreading.
Discuss the changes they may notice in your community.
Discuss the changes they may notice in your community.
Empathize with your kids if they get upset.
Empathize with your kids if they get upset.
Explain that your family needs to stay home as much as possible.
Explain that your family needs to stay home as much as possible.
Discuss why they'll do their school work at home.
Discuss why they'll do their school work at home.
Point out why it's not safe to have friends over.
Point out why it's not safe to have friends over.
Tell them to stay at least 6 ft (1.8 m) away from others while out.
Tell them to stay at least 6 ft (1.8 m) away from others while out.
Encourage your kids to connect with friends over video chat.
Encourage your kids to connect with friends over video chat.
Do hands-on learning activities to entertain your kids.
Do hands-on learning activities to entertain your kids.
Enjoy family activities to pass the time.
Enjoy family activities to pass the time.
Go outside for a walk or a family game of sports.
Go outside for a walk or a family game of sports.
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