Guest Blog from Vicky – Stockport Mumbler
As the reality of staying home begins to hit for many children, and the realisation that this is not in fact an extended holiday (much as we are trying to make it fun!), the ‘why’ questions become more frequent. But just how do you explain what’s going on in the world right now, without causing fear, confusion and anxiety?
The general advice is that you definitely SHOULD talk to them about what’s going on. It’s in the news, parents are talking about it, their routine has changed and everyone is now staying at home. Why? They will be wondering what it all means and they might be worried for themselves and loved ones.
We’ve put together some useful resources that might help you answer some of the ‘why’ questions in a child friendly way.
So keep talking, reassure them and help them to understand why we are staying at home. It’s not easy, but hopefully the resources above will give you some support in answering the tricky questions.
Thanks so much to our guest blogger Vicky. If you have family or friends in Stockport then be sure to let them know about the Stockport Mumbler website.
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