It is a very difficult thing to explain COVID to a child, but it is the reality for many families across the United States, as families have lost loved ones and we send our children back to school. With the craziness that is disrupting every child's life because of COVID, it is important to discuss the topic of the pandemic with them in order for them to understand and become comfortable with the new world around them. The following video, is a great informative resource to educate kids on COVID in a manner in which they will understand.
Talking to children about illnesses like COVID-19 can be scary. So how can we explain what is happening in a way that they can understand and comprehend its severity? Child Life Specialists do that very thing almost every day. Here are some great resources and tools to help talk to children about COVID-19 specifically.
One thing that has stuck out to me with my interview with Shalya was that she wasn't able to talk to me about how COVID-19 has impacted her work with her children. After thinking about it I wonder if that can be attributed, at least in part, to how low income her families are. Shayla explained that most of her families are more worried about finding their next meal or having a blanket, basic necessities rather than worrying about COVID-19.
References:
Brianpop. (2020, March 23). Coronavirus: How to Teach Kids About COVID-19 [video]. Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoXxmzKdick
Ding, Angela. (__). 6 Books to Help Your Children Understand the Coronavirus. https://www.worldreader.org/now/6-books-to-help-your-children-understand-the-coronavirus/?keyword=%2Bchildren%20%2Bcovid&gclid=CjwKCAjwoc_8BRAcEiwAzJevtTY5WDoVFu4lhkwx3llJ_vsLKstXDPCZrhKjrCJxlYWQJOsE-JmW1RoCC3QQAvD_BwE
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