How do I talk to my kids about this situation without scaring them?
We encourage parents to:
- Provide simple information and reassurance.
- Consider monitoring or limiting media exposure.
- Correct misinformation.
- Try to keep routines as much as possible.
- Remind children of the actions they can take to keep themselves and their community safe like handwashing and covering coughs.
Additional resources about handling the anxiety surrounding the virus (Ohio Department of Health)