Episode 35 | Talking to kids about the Coronavirus

Episode 35 | Talking to kids about the Coronavirus

Podcast Show Notes

When it comes to the Coronavirus, how we inform our children is incredibly important. If you’re wondering though, how can we talk to our kids when we as adults still don’t know exactly what’s happening, you’re not alone. This episode covers suggestions for age-appropriate language to use as well as general considerations to keep in mind as you talk to your children. Children are looking to adults for honest, easy-to-digest information. Break it down into a way that they can understand.

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