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Many articles are swirling around the internet talking about <\/span>COVID 19 – CoronaVirus<\/span><\/a>, and how to support children at home now that they transitioned to virtual school for a few weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n Most articles I have read provide practical tips to work with kids, keep them on a schedule and busy with different activities that can break the day.<\/span><\/p>\n Here are some positive parenting tips on raising kids by talking about Coronavirus in a way to help your young kiddos deal with their feelings.<\/span><\/p>\n You don’t have to scare the kids away. But, under parental guidance, it shouldn’t be a problem to talk about specific virus facts for kids, that can cater to their potential of understanding.<\/span><\/p>\n Anxiety runs in families, partly due to genetics and partly due to the modeling that occurs between parents and children. <\/span><\/p>\n Kids do learn through observational learning and, in many ways, copy their parents’ behaviors. <\/b>They also notice their parents’ feelings, showing them “how to feel about a situation.”<\/span><\/p>\n Therefore, if you are anxious about the virus, chances are your children are, too. They are getting the “vibes,” even if you don’t want to worry about them.<\/span><\/p>\n By <\/span>managing your anxiety<\/span><\/a>, you are modeling that it is ok to feel nervous about the situation but that there is also space for reassurance and hope!<\/span><\/p>\n Children learn from what you do, not what you say.<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n So, while raising kids, discuss, teach, and model hand washing and practice other healthy behaviors during the self-quarantine. This includes taking a shower daily and putting on clean clothes even when you are not going out.<\/span><\/p>\n When you are raising kids, it’s essential to limit media exposure and provide your children with facts about the Coronavirus that are developmentally appropriate.<\/span><\/p>\n Children’s brains are not fully developed and might interpret the news in ways that are counterproductive such as worrying them or increasing <\/span>anxiety and depression<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Try to limit what they see and hear on the TV, social media, and radio.<\/span> Kids don’t need to be updated daily on the latest developments of COVID 19 <\/b>or know rates of mortality and the lack of treatment for those who are sick.<\/span><\/p>\n They can understand tips for prevention and how we can contribute to protecting those who might be at higher risk, such as their grandparents.<\/span><\/p>\n Use this global crisis as an opportunity for raising kids. Try to <\/span>teach kids about being kind<\/b><\/a>, loving, and serving others by staying at home<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n You can also encourage them to use healthy prevention practices, and motivate them for calling and making cards for their grandparents, those who are sick, and people who are in isolation.<\/span><\/p>\n Teach kids to be generous by putting together care packets for neighbors or those in need, sharing what is available for the benefit of everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n During difficult times, we can learn valuable lessons. So, while raising kids, it’s important to elucidate them on the benefits of <\/span>practicing gratitude<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Gratitude helps to improve our mood, increases our sense of well-being, and helps us to stay grounded.<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n When we cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes our way, we are more open to what is useful in our lives, our awareness tends to increase, and it becomes easier to <\/span>notice the positive things<\/span><\/a> around us, especially during this time.<\/span><\/p>\n Watch this video to understand the importance of practicing gratitude:<\/span><\/span>1. Manage your anxiety and model self-regulation<\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/span>2. Practice good hygiene with your kids<\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/span>4. Teach your kids compassion<\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/span>5. Practice gratitude<\/span><\/h2>\n