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They may not show it, but you’ll see them doing that good thing again.

Try praising your child or teenager for something they have done well. Praise your child when they are behaving well Get your child’s attention by using their name. Shouting at your child will just make you and them more stressed and angrier. Use positive words when telling your child what to do like "Please put your clothes away" (instead of "Don’t make a mess"). But children are much more likely to do what we ask if we give them positive instructions and lots of praise for what they do right.

We often end up saying “Stop doing that!”. It‘s hard to feel positive when our kids or teenagers are driving us crazy. Keeping it positive during the coronavirus outbreak

Exercise together to their favorite music.

Talk about something they like: sports, music, celebrities, friends.

Do a chore together – make cleaning and cooking a game.

Tell a story, read a book or share pictures.

Sing songs, make music with pots and spoons.

Copy their facial expression and sounds.

If they want to do something that isn’t OK with physical distancing, then this is a chance to talk with them about this. It can be at the same time each day so children or teenagers can look forward to it.Īsk your child what they would like to doĬhoosing builds their self confidence. It can be for just 20 minutes, or longer – it’s up to us. It makes children feel loved and secure, and shows them that they are important. School shutdown is also a chance to make better relationships with our children and teenagers. Then do something fun together!Ĭan’t go to work? Schools closed? Worried about money? It is normal to feel stressed and overwhelmed. Remind them that you care and that they can they can talk to you anytime.

Use trustworthy sites like UNICEF and the World Health Organization.Ĭheck to see if your child is okay. Look for stories of people who are working to stop the outbreak and are caring for sick people. Tell your child that we can be compassionate to people who are sick and those who are caring for them. It is fine to say “We don’t know, but we are working on it or we don’t know, but we think.” Use this as an opportunity to learn something new with your child!Įxplain that COVID-19 has nothing to do with the way someone looks, where they are from, or what language they speak. Give them space to share how they are feeling and let them know you are there for them. Think about how old your child is and how much they can understand. Ask them open questions and find out how much they already know.Īlways answer their questions truthfully. You know them best.Īllow your child to talk freely. Think about how much they will understand. Silence and secrets do not protect our children.