Livingston County Health Department issued the following announcement on April 27.
Parents: Sudden changes in routine, as well as being home all the time can be hard for children.
Signs of stress include:
• Excessive worry or sadness
• Unhealthy sleeping or eating habits
• Difficulty with attention and concentration
As public conversations around coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) increase, children may worry about themselves, their family, and friends getting ill with COVID-19. Parents, family members, school staff, and other trusted adults can play an important role in helping children make sense of what they hear in a way that is honest, accurate, and minimizes anxiety or fear. CDC has created guidance to help adults have conversations with children about COVID-19 and ways they can avoid getting and spreading the disease.
Get tips for talking with your child about COVID-19: https://bit.ly/2QX639Z
Original source can be found here.
Source: Livingston County Health Department
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