How to talk to children about coronavirus

HOW TO TALK TO CHILDREN ABOUT CORONAVIRUS

It's hard to know what to say to kids when they are anxious about Covid-19; what's going to happen, when will they see their friends or their granny again, when will school reopen. Especially when as adults we don't have all the answers ourselves! But here are some links to great expert views on what to say and what not.

Children 1st

Children 1st is Scotland's national children's charity. A page of simple advice. Read it here

Newsround

Lots of children already familiar with Newsround from watching it in the classroom. Lots of advice here from how to stay in touch with older relatives to working out what news you can trust, here

Young Minds

Mental health charity, mostly aimed at older children, but will lots of good advice on staying well mentally. Read it here

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