How to Help Your Child

Explain WHYUse easy-to-understand

language and positive phrasing.

PracticeMakes

PerfectShape the behaviorby breaking it downinto smaller steps.Then practice &

reinforce each step.

Get CreativeAllow your child to

decorate their mask usingcrayons or markers.

Let'sPretendIntegrate masks

into your favoritepretend play

schemes.

Encourage yourchild to dress up

as a doctor, nurse,or veterinarian.

Take a PictureAsk family members or

friends to take pictures ofthemselves wearing masks.

Stuffed Animals & DollsNeed Masks Too

Start withFamiliar Clothing

Choose clothing that yourchild already wears and

turn it into a mask.

7 QuickTips forParents to Wearing a

MaskAdapt

For example, "Many people are sickright now. Wearing a mask will

protect you from germs."

1. Holding the mask.2. Putting it against his or her face.3. Securing the elastic.

You can evenarrange a virtualget together soeveryone canshow off their

masks.

If you areplanning to makea DIY cloth mask,allow him/her topick the fabric

color or pattern.

Some ideasinclude: a scarf,

balaclava orbandana

Put a mask on your child'sfavorite stuffed animal or

doll as a reminder that we areall in this together!

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