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COVID-19 Is an unwelcome and unexpected guest to our community It has disrupted our lives and has taken away the things that make life feel normal It feels like something that we trusted has It is Normal to Feel: Afraid Angry Children Need: Reassurance from a Caring Adult Routines—Keep life as normal as possible Calming Practices—praying,
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COVID-19
Is an unwelcome and unexpected guest to our community
It has disrupted our lives and has taken away the things that make life feel normal
It feels like something that we trusted has broken
It is Normal to Feel:
Afraid
Angry
Sad
Children Need:
Reassurance from a Caring Adult
Routines—Keep life as normal as possible
Calming Practices—praying, deep breathing, thinking happy thoughts
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Encourage Creative and Interactive Play
Talk about Facts, Thoughts, Feelings Together:
Let the children lead in telling their stories, fears, and hopes.
Tell stories of others who faced tough times with hope.
Helping Children Cope with COVID-19
Loving Caregivers are the Key
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Sources of Information:
Child Trends Resources for Supporting Children’sEmotional Well-being during theCOVID-19 Pandemic
Dr. Suzanne Falconer- GlobalFingerprints Trauma Care
