Young kids are typically concerned about how big events will effect them personally. Even our most caring and thoughtful young children are still pretty self centered because of their stage of development.
School being closed unexpectedly is most likely causing some worry in our kids. I recommend that we share with them that 1) doctors are saying kids who get this virus haven't gotten very sick. They might get a fever and cough, and certainly not feel good, but they get better and are okay. 2) It’s also important for kids to know their parents will be okay, too. They need to know why schools are closed. It’s not because the virus is really bad for kids and teachers. All of the people we see at school are very likely going to be okay. 3) Schools are closed to protect the great-grandmas and great-grandpas in our town. If someone who is sick gets someone else sick and a great-grandma gets sick, she might not recover. So we all give up something we want, going to school, because we are taking care of other people. It's important to take care of each other and be good members of our community. We can use this change of routine to have some enjoyable time together. Take some deep breaths, think positive thoughts, and enjoy some games and movie nights.
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