6 Parenting Tips To Guide Children During COVID19
Parenting is not only about making the right choices for your child’s future but also about addressing their curiosity, fears and dilemmas. Children rely on their parents for a great extent for safety, both physical and emotional. They need a constant reassurance from parents that they are there for them and will get them through this together. COVID19 has taken the world upside down with fear and uncertainty. Children are the worst hit species from this pandemic as they are not able to execute the most basic right of education in a systematic manner. They are not able to meet their friends, teachers, and mentors. This has instilled a lot of fear in them regarding their future. It’s important for the parents to address these issues with empathy, simplicity, and honesty. A few tips are: ▪
Recognize your child’s feeling: It’s imperative for parents to recognize the child’s feeling and emotions with empathy. Also, try to find some fun activities to be done with the child at home for changing his/her mood and feelings.