This article provides information about why masks can be scary for younger children and how to help them become more comfortable with masks.https://www.nytimes.com/…/coronavirus-children-masks-fear.h…
This article suggests a variety of books (including coloring books) that can help children understand Covid-19, manage worries, understand and cope with changes (like not being able to visit elderly relatives), feel empowered, and learn to wear a mask.https://nhfv.org/…/family-and-childrens-books-related-to-c…/
It’s important to help kids become comfortable wearing masks as well as interacting with others who have masks on. Here are some suggestions that might be helpful.https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/coronavirus-masks.html
As we continue in some version of a shelter-in-place, teaching children to occupy themselves not only helps parents who are working from home but children also benefit from learning how to entertain and educate themselves.https://www.npr.org/…/kids-know-how-to-occupy-themselves-we…American parents often feel like event planners for their kids. There’s a pressure to make sure kids are entertained and content …
Happy Father’s Day to all of the father figures out there!https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/…/All-Inclusive-Fathers…
We could all use a fort these days. Check out this article for why they’re especially important for kids right now. Creating a fort would be a great use of time during this long weekend! https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2020/may/24/why-kids-love-building-forts-and-why-experts-say-t/
More information about how to discuss Covid-19 with children. https://www.aacap.org/App_Themes/AACAP/Docs/latest_news/2020/Coronavirus_COVID19__Children.pdf?utm_source=Informz&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Annual+Meeting&fbclid=IwAR1TzNpaWggdHl2iKddXIx6r2Z_1qC7YcCTt9ePdrYeuOdzKkg5hbJeKBG8