How to talk to kids about coronavirus | COVID-19 Ask an Expert

Child psychologist Dr. Jillian Roberts answers your questions about how children deal with physical distancing and anxiety during a pandemic.


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[theoriesandscience]

I have an impression that most part of humanity now hate having children at home, so I don't understand why people are still having kids if that is that awful.

[aaronwelwood]

Here's a fancy new idea. Tell the TRUTH!
Next, do something fun with them!
Be a loving parent!
And done

[aprilchamberlain]

I wonder what her "advice" would be for me, I have underlying health issues and a 18yo daughter. I can't tell her I promise I will be ok! What was that? Seriously is she watching the same news as I have been because nobody is exempt from this virus it's killing and making all ages sick! It doesn't discriminate it doesn't care if you are young or old! WOW!!! Seriously kids do handle stuff better than us adults and they are resilient. I hated it as a kid when I wasn't told the truth about something serious. I know you have to kinda watch what you say to some kids but for the most part they handle it pretty good!
Stay safe and stay healthy everyone!!!

[iwarnedyou]

Blah blah blah tell kids the truth they handle it better then most adults ! At least they don't buy all the tp up cause they are not cry babies !

[foodfordan]

You tell them... “wash your god damn hands you little dirty monsters”

[greatdaneacdc]

Yeah and what do I tell the kids the Easter bunny and chicken are Social distancing!!! This year!! don’t think so!