With the COVID-19 pandemic dominating most conversations these days, children have no doubt heard about the coronavirus and may be experiencing fear and uncertainty.Licensed mental health counselor Yasmin Rey offers some tips on how to address COVID-19 with kids. Rey is the program coordinator for the Child Anxiety and Phobia Program at FIU’s Center for Children and Families. Don’t avoid the ... Read the Post
9 Tips on How to Speak to your Kids about Coronavirus
Keeping your Children Calm During this Scary Time
As you know, the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has been declared a public health emergency by the World Health Organization (WHO). In response, schools are closing and community events are being canceled. Our routines are going to change for a while, and this can cause fear and anxiety in our children. Our children are looking towards us for reassurance and cues on how to react and respond during this ... Read the Post