As coronavirus spreads, you may want to shield your kids from the anxiety that surrounds the global COVID-19 outbreak -- but there's good reason to bring it up with them. A clinical psychologist's advice:
As news of the recent coronavirus fills the headlines, parents may wonder if they should talk with their kids about it. We want to protect our kids from the anxiety that surrounds this global outbreak, and may try to shield them from information about it. And yet there’s good reason to bring it up with them.
You’ll also be giving them a chance to ask questions they may have, including fears of contracting it themselves. Be sure to listen at least as much as you talk. Let them know that the adults in charge are doing all they can to keep people safe. No matter how old your child is, be direct and matter-of-fact as you discuss it. Aim to be reassuring, without being dishonest. For example, if your child asks if they’re going to catch it, you might tell them that it’s unlikely and you certainly hope they don’t, and discuss effective measures to minimize their risk like appropriate handwashing and steering clear of someone who’s coughing or sneezing.
Talking about it with your children also provides an opportunity to show how adults manage fear and uncertainty. Let them know they don’t have to feel like a helpless victim—a sitting duck—as they watch the virus spread throughout the world and see the numbers in the United States growing every day. Rather than focusing on the probability of getting sick, emphasize that you’ll meet any challenges together as a family.
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