Make the Fear Disappear

Children take their cues from the adults in their lives. If you’re anxious, then it’s most likely they will be too. If you’re more relaxed, then it’s easier to soothe their fears.

Get The Facts !

As the saying goes, “knowledge is power.” In any situation, one way to reduce stress is to know the facts. With COVID-19, though, it seems like information is everywhere. What we know about this new virus changes quickly, too. So, it’s hard to know what’s true and what’s not.

To find the facts about COVID-19, and not be overwhelmed, it’s a good idea to stick with just one or two trusted resources. Choose well-respected national medical groups like the National Institutes of Health or the CDC. Don’t rely on the agenda driven media or politicians.

Facts can help reduce stress, in adults and especially children. Don’t make your irrational fear effect your child’s sense of feeling safe. This virus is not a death sentence for most people. Most people recover. Teach good hygenine, importance of hand washing and communication of their feelings. Let them know we are taking some additional safety measures to protect the vulnerable but that they and their family are going to be fine.

The fear mongering from the media has on adults mental health is one thing, hopefully people are doing their own research and getting the real facts. But the fear that has been put in children, is nothing short of child abuse in my opinion.