We are reaching the end of our series regarding World Health Organization tips for special groups while Covid breaks out. Today we reach out to carers of children. We are rediscovering how short life on Earth can be. The WHO notes for child carers during Covid 19 are especially important because our children are the future of humanity.
World Health Organization Notes for Child Carers during Covid 19
Children are sharper than we may choose to believe. They know what is going on around them, and they sense their parents’ anxieties and cares. We should allow them space to explore, and come to terms with their emotions. Some may want to play; others may wish to express their feelings in creative ways.
The World Health Organization notes emphasize the need for children to stay close to parents. If parents must isolate or enter hospital, then the organization’s notes for child carers during Covid assume a more urgent tone. They must not attempt to become surrogate parents. They must ensure regular scheduled contact between children and parents, so the bond remains intact.
Child Carers Must Maintain their Charges’ Familiar Routines
Carers of children must plan for when normality returns, and they can withdraw. They must continue with normal routines, so parents can re-engage with as little disruption as possible.
This should include children socializing with friends and family as they did before. Whether you are a parent or carer, the World Health Organization advises children commonly seek more attachment. Prepare therefore for the children in your care to become more demanding and insistent.
Discuss what is happening around them in an honest and age-appropriate way. Speak to them directly without airbrushing the truth under the carpet. The WHO notes for child carers during Covid say children will observe your emotions. And look for evidence of consistency between what you say, and what you do.
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