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Healthy Mind Matters
Dr. Brooks Keeshin shares tips on discussing Covid-19 with kids, focusing on honesty and age-appropriate communication.
10:07•29 Mar 2020
Talking to Kids About Covid-19: Tips from Dr. Brooks Keeshin
“Starting up front with that point and saying it in a way that kids can understand- you know this is something that we have to do as a community to keep everyone safe.”
How do you explain a pandemic to a child without causing unnecessary fear? In this episode of 'Healthy Mind Matters', Maria Shilaos sits down with Dr. Brooks Keeshin, a child abuse pediatrician and child psychiatrist at the University of Utah Health and Primary Children's Hospital, to tackle this challenging question. Dr. Keeshin offers practical advice for parents on how to have honest, age-appropriate conversations with their children about Covid-19.
He emphasizes the importance of asking open-ended questions like 'tell me how you're feeling' to understand your child's worries and concerns better. By engaging in these meaningful dialogues, parents can help reduce the stress and anxiety their children may be experiencing during these uncertain times. Dr. Keeshin also discusses the role of quarantine and how to explain its necessity to kids in a way that makes sense to them.
This episode is packed with valuable insights that can help families navigate the emotional complexities brought on by the pandemic.
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