Protecting children during the house-quarantine
As public conversations around Coronavirus ( COVID-19) increase , Feelings like anxiety, stress and uncertainty are felt especially strongly by children of all ages, who are going to need to feel loved and supported now more than ever.
Some psychologists recommend that children should be dealt with during the quarantine house period , as part of precautionary measures to address the Coronavirus, in a special manner and prevent them from listening to the misinformation circulating about the Coronavirus that may lead to anxiety.
“If you do not occupy your children with some activities, they will occupy you with their fears.” This message was addressed by a psychiatrist-WHO consultant Dr. Tayseer Hassoon to the parents.
He noted the importance of practicing healthy various habits and activities for children during the quarantine house such as explaining information related to the Coronavirus , converting cleaning and sterilization of the house into an amusing activity accompanied by music , drawing pictures of viruses and microbes, and explaining the benefits and methods of using personal protective tools..
Dr. Hassoon told SANA that parents should control their feelings well, pay attention to their reactions and listen to their children's fears and speak to them kindly, pointing to the importance of not circulating rumors or misinformation in front of children because their fear and anxiety multiply in cases of death cases.