Parenting with coronavirus disease 2019 is one of the most complex challenges — and manageable with the right support and strategies.
The Truth About Parenting with Coronavirus Disease 2019
Children of parents with coronavirus disease 2019 are at higher genetic and environmental risk — this is real. But parental coronavirus disease 2019 that is acknowledged and managed has far less impact than coronavirus disease 2019 that is denied.
Practical Strategies for Parenting with Coronavirus Disease 2019
- Prioritize coronavirus disease 2019 treatment: You cannot pour from an empty cup
- Repair well: When coronavirus disease 2019 affects your parenting, the repair conversation matters more than the mistake
- Build village: Enlist other trusted adults so your children have support beyond you
- Maintain structure: Routine is especially stabilizing for children when parent has coronavirus disease 2019
Talking to Children About Your Coronavirus Disease 2019
Age-appropriate honesty reduces children's self-blame (kids often think parental distress is their fault): 'Mommy/Daddy has a sickness that sometimes makes me feel sad/tired/worried. It's not your fault. I'm getting help.'