{"id":2837,"date":"2020-08-24T12:23:01","date_gmt":"2020-08-24T11:23:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sepri.pt\/noticia\/how-to-help-children-cope-with-the-stress-caused-by-the-covid-19-outbreak\/"},"modified":"2020-08-24T12:23:01","modified_gmt":"2020-08-24T11:23:01","slug":"how-to-help-children-cope-with-the-stress-caused-by-the-covid-19-outbreak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sepri.pt\/en\/noticia\/how-to-help-children-cope-with-the-stress-caused-by-the-covid-19-outbreak\/","title":{"rendered":"How to help children cope with the stress caused by the COVID-19 outbreak"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Like any adult, children are feeling the harmful effects of this new pandemic.<br \/>\nIt&#8217;s therefore very important to pay even more attention to their needs as little ones who don&#8217;t understand the reason for such a drastic change in their lives.<br \/>\nHere you&#8217;ll find some actions to take in their daily lives that will help them cope with the stress and anxiety they may feel.    <\/p>\n<p>Children are often more stressed and anxious without us realizing it.<br \/>\nChildren show their feelings in as many ways as possible, many of them asking for more lap time than usual, but sometimes they also try to be more dependent.<br \/>\nOthers show anxious behavior by becoming more agitated and\/or angry, isolating themselves from their family and even wetting the bed.<br \/>\nThese are all behaviors to watch out for if they start to appear more markedly than usual.     <\/p>\n<p>Never ignore changes in a child&#8217;s behavior.<br \/>\nRespond to their reactions by being understanding, showing support and always listening to their concerns with an extra dose of affection and attention.<br \/>\nIn difficult times, children need more love and attention from adults.<br \/>\nGive them more time and attention and try to reassure their fears.<br \/>\nIn this article you&#8217;ll find some ways to help you respond to children&#8217;s behavioral changes:    <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>  Present facts about what has happened and what is happening.<br \/>\nProvide them with clear information on how to reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection, always using words adapted to the child&#8217;s age to ensure they understand.   <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>In a reassuring way, give them information about what might happen (for example, if a relative and\/or the child themselves start to feel unwell, they will have to go to hospital for a while and receive help from the doctors, who will help them feel better).  <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>If possible, and always respecting the rules of social distancing, create opportunities for your child to play and relax.  <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>As far as possible, stick to the children&#8217;s usual routines and schedules  <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Keep children close to their parents\/family members and avoid separating them from their caregivers.<br \/>\nIf separation does occur, for example in the event of hospitalization, try to keep the child calm and safe and ensure that there is regular contact, by telephone for example.   <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>In difficult times, children need the love and attention of adults, so give them the time they need.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Like any adult, children are feeling the harmful effects of this new pandemic.<br \/>\nIt&#8217;s therefore very important to pay even more attention to their needs as little ones who don&#8217;t understand the reason for such a drastic change in their lives.<br \/>\nHere you&#8217;ll find some actions to take in their daily lives that will help them cope with the stress and anxiety they may feel.  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