Sometimes we underestimate how deeply children internalize what they are hearing when events, such as a virus that spreads world-wide, occur. Below are resources that can help you have a discussion with your child about any fears and worries they may have about the coronavirus and how they are processing what they are hearing on the news.
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
PARENT/CAREGIVER GUIDE TO HELPING FAMILIES COPE WITH THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019
American Psychological Association
Five Ways to View Coverage of the Coronavirus
Healthline
Talking to kids about the coronovirus
PBS Kids
Arthur's resources for talking to children about upsetting events
Scholastic News