Advice for Parents

Understanding Stress in Children• Stress may cause worry• “Why” is this happening?• Take care of yourself first• Be confident and calm to make

children feel safe and secure

Helpful Tips

• Keep up normal routines• Talk to your children about their concerns• Be concrete and accurate with answers• Tell them it is OK to be angry and afraid• Give them more affection and attention• Limit exposure to the media• Encourage healthy behaviors

Empower the Children

What can they do?• Cough or sneeze into their sleeve

or a tissue• Throw the tissue away• Wash hands frequently with soap

and water

(Sing “Happy Birthday” twice)

Empower the Children(continued)

• Stay away from people who are sick• Stay home from school when sick