{"id":1817,"date":"2020-03-29T11:30:14","date_gmt":"2020-03-29T11:30:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/klass\/?p=1817"},"modified":"2024-07-10T15:29:46","modified_gmt":"2024-07-10T19:29:46","slug":"covid-19-helping-children-cope","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/klass\/2020\/03\/29\/covid-19-helping-children-cope\/","title":{"rendered":"COVID-19: Helping Children Cope"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\nChildren and adults alike have had to make significant changes in everyday life in a pretty rapid timeframe. Normal has changed. Now while schools and businesses have closed, children and parents are staying at home, and this transition can be, and maybe has been, a challenge. Below are some tips to help parents and caregivers for helping their children through this time:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Be a role model<\/strong>\u2013 children take their cue on how to react to uncertain situations by watching their parents. It\u2019s important to acknowledge some level of concern without panicking.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Be aware of how you talk about COVID-19<\/strong>\u2013 how you discuss the disease can increase or decrease your child\u2019s fear or anxiety. If everyone is healthy in your family, remind your children of that and let them know you\u2019re going to do everything you can to keep them safe and healthy. Listen to your children and respond with truth and reassurance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Explain social distancing<\/strong>\u2013 most children want to be with their friends; it\u2019s important to explain the public health recommendation of staying away from people to prevent any spread of the disease. Some children better understand that we\u2019re \u201cfollowing the rules\u201d that health professionals have provided until the risks are lower. Explain that this is a temporary situation, and life will get back to normal. For older children and teens, you can explain the concept of \u201cflattening the curve\u201d to try to reduce the number of sick people to help our healthcare providers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Establish and maintain a daily routine<\/strong>\u2013 keeping a regular schedule provides predictability, gives a sense of control, and is calming. If you don\u2019t have a daily routine already, that\u2019s okay, but it\u2019s a good idea to think about and implement a routine.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Focus on the positive<\/strong>\u2013 enjoy and celebrate having more family time, do fun stuff together, play games, go outside for walks, play with the pets, get some exercise. Have older kids connect with friends virtually.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Demonstrate deep breathing<\/strong>\u2013 deep breathing is valuable for calming the body and the mind. You can find YouTube videos for help, or contact us for pointers. This is good for adults and children, and it\u2019s good for you to demonstrate deep breathing for your children and to do the exercises with your children.<\/p>\n<p>If you have questions or concerns, or your child is having difficulties during this time, please contact us at <strong><a href=\"mailto:klass@utk.edu\">klass@utk.edu<\/a><\/strong>or <strong>865-974-6177<\/strong> to schedule a telehealth appointment. In the next post on this topic we\u2019ll talk a more about TV viewing and social media engagement during this challenging time.<\/p>\n<p><em>*Adapted from the National Association of School Psychologists and the National Association of School Nurses.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Children and adults alike have had to make significant changes in everyday life in a pretty rapid timeframe. 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