Talking to your child about the Coronavirus Disease
Your child has questions regarding the Coronavirus
disease. We at Ekya Schools believe how you respond to your child is more important and
crucial than just providing the answers. Here’s how you can motivate your child
to stay positive in the midst of the Covid-19 outbreak by encouraging them to
follow these simple yet effective steps.
Track
your child’s health
·
Check
for symptoms of COVID-19, particularly fever, cough, or
shortness of breath.
·
If your
child shows symptoms of Covid-19, keep him/her at home and keep them isolated
from others.
·
If
there are signs of illness similar to that of Covid-19 such as cough, cold,
fever, and breathlessness, you must ensure your child is kept indoors or at
home. You can follow the WHO guidelines on “Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public.”
Strengthening
precautionary actions with teaching
· As a parent, encourage your child to sanitize his/her hands. Educate
your children on why handwashing can help curb the virus from transmitting to
others.
· Wash your hands in front of your child to reinforce the importance of having
clean hands.
Spend
more time with your child
· With limitations of space, it could be a stressful time for your child.
Find some time to spend a couple of minutes outside. Get some fresh air in a
safe environment.
· Take a few activity breaks during the day to keep your child healthy and
focussed.
Stay
connected
· Let your child be socially connected with family and friends via call or
video chat.
· Be supportive of your children if they show signs of stress. Discuss and
listen to the social and emotional needs of your child.
How
are you addressing your child’s curiosity in times of such crisis? Share your
reflections in the Comment Box below or write into us at communications@ekyaschools.com .
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