How to Help Your Child
Explain WHYUse easy-to-understand
language and positive phrasing.
PracticeMakes
PerfectShape the behaviorby breaking it downinto smaller steps.Then practice &
reinforce each step.
Get CreativeAllow your child to
decorate their mask usingcrayons or markers.
Let'sPretendIntegrate masks
into your favoritepretend play
schemes.
Encourage yourchild to dress up
as a doctor, nurse,or veterinarian.
Take a PictureAsk family members or
friends to take pictures ofthemselves wearing masks.
Stuffed Animals & DollsNeed Masks Too
Start withFamiliar Clothing
Choose clothing that yourchild already wears and
turn it into a mask.
7 QuickTips forParents to Wearing a
MaskAdapt
For example, "Many people are sickright now. Wearing a mask will
protect you from germs."
1. Holding the mask.2. Putting it against his or her face.3. Securing the elastic.
You can evenarrange a virtualget together soeveryone canshow off their
masks.
If you areplanning to makea DIY cloth mask,allow him/her topick the fabric
color or pattern.
Some ideasinclude: a scarf,
balaclava orbandana
Put a mask on your child'sfavorite stuffed animal or
doll as a reminder that we areall in this together!
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