Sticking to a routine during times of change and times of uncertainty is important. Parents may find the following, supportive in helping to maintain routines with their children.
If possible, find a time every day to talk about the importance of good hygiene. Teach them the essentials of practicing physical distancing.
Where you can, have a daily routine. Create a shared timetable with your family and put it up on the fridge where everyone can see.
Over the school holidays, structured days with regular mealtimes and bedtimes are still an important part of keeping children happy and healthy.
Include things like outside time, play time, free time on technology, creative time and learning time.
It is okay to be flexible and respond to the needs and emotional state of your child.
Keep talking
Find out what your child already knows or is worried about. It’s important to find out if they have heard incorrect information.
Ask questions that don’t have yes or no answers.
If your child asks you something and you don’t know the answer, say so. Use the question as a chance to find out together.
If your children don’t seem interested or don’t ask a lot of questions, that’s okay.
Let them know that we're all going to keep listening and talking.
Source:
https://education.vic.gov.au/parents/Pages/coronavirus-advice-parents.aspx#link32
