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Talking to Your Kids: Stories that Explain Novel Coronavirus to Children

3/18/2020

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As we face the many changes and challenges of life during the novel coronavirus pandemic, we may struggle to figure out how or if we should talk about the situation with our small children.  Kids easily pick up on the emotions of adults around them and might become anxious or confused in these uncharted times.  Changes in routines such as not being able to engage in their regular trips to the library, Children’s Museum, baby class, zoo or playground might be upsetting to both children and parents.

Explanations about why all of this is happening can be tricky for preschoolers to understand. When talking to your children, be sure you are in a calm space and don’t overwhelm them with information that isn’t developmentally appropriate. Keep it simple, calm, and above all else, reassuring. There have been a variety of downloadable stories recently created to help kids understand COVID-19 and stay healthy. Many originated in other countries and most tend to be geared toward school-aged children. However, if you are looking for a way to talk to your little one, reading through these resources is a good place to start. They might give you ideas, or you might be able to use a little from each to create the perfect message for your child. For my toddler, we are simply focusing on being healthy.  When we have to explain why we can’t do something she is accustomed to doing (like playing on the playground), we tell her that it isn’t healthy right now and then let her know what we can do instead.

Below is a list of links to a variety of downloadable children's stories or comics about novel coronavirus for you to explore and decide if there is anything that might help your family. I hope it helps! And please remember to support your local small businesses when this is over by visiting shops and restaurants or telling all of your friends about Baby Express Signing with Baby classes!


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Stories

My Name is Coronavirus
by Manuela Molina

Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring the New Coronavirus
by Malaka Gharib an NPR editor, author and illustrator 

My Story about Pandemics and the Coronavirus
a social story by Carol Gray

My Coronavirus Story
by Easterseals of Chicago

The Ultimate Kids’ Guide to the New Coronavirus

by Live Science staff

Kids, Vaayu & Corona: Who Wins the Fight? A Comic for COVID-19
By Dr. Ravindra Khaiwal and Dr. Suman Mor for the government of India

What is the Coronavirus?
by SEN Resource Source

Corona Virus Safe Habits Social Story
by Ben DeWolfe, Ed.S. School Psychologist

Understanding the Coronavirus
by Socially Skilled Kids


General information to help parents:

Talking to Children About COVID-19 
from the National Association of School Psychologists
How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus
​from PBS Kids (includes links to episodes of Daniel Tiger, Sesame Street and Curious George that explain general concepts about illness and prevention)
Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus
from the Child Mind Institute
Coronavirus (COVID-19): How to Talk to Your Child
from Kids Health
Talking with Children about Coronavirus Disease 2019: Messages for Parents, School Staff, and Others Working with Children
from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Board books for preschoolers that encourage general health concepts:

Wash, Wash, Wash
by Pamela Chanko

Germs are Not for Sharing
by Elizabeth Verdick

Sherm the Germ
by Dr. John Hutton

Wash Your Hands
by Tony Ross
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Whitney D link
9/15/2021 10:16:11 pm

Great post thank youu

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