How to Protect Children’s Emotions during COVID-19

This article gives a practical tip on how to protect children’s emotions during COVID-19.

The rising number of COVID-19 cases on the island is cause for concern. Just like adults, children sometimes get anxious about things in their environment that they cannot control.

Although children may manifest these anxieties differently from adults, research has shown the emotional impact of COVID-19 on children, some of which are related to children’s exposure to distressing information about the virus. There are ways to protect children’s emotions during COVID-19.

Tip: Limit children’s exposure to disturbing or distressing information about COVID-19.