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The science behind how soap destroys Coronavirus

How to teach children how hand washing helps prevent the spread of Coronavirus

My Hero is You Books

The My Hero is You series are books aimed at 6 – 11-year-olds. The stories were developed for and by children around the world and are designed to help children and parents think together about the questions the pandemic raises.

​Coping with worry and anxiety around Covid-19

There is a lot of fear and anxiety around Covid-19. Our everyday lives have been disrupted. Instead of going to school and work, we’re all stuck at home together fighting for space and trying not to get on each other’s nerves. We don’t know what will happen next week or tomorrow and the non-stop news coverage and social media debates don’t help either.

Kids Health has put together this comprehensive guide to help you, your tamariki and your whanau deal with worry and anxiety around the current pandemic and lockdowns.

The key points to remember are:

• it is normal for children, teens and adults to have strong feelings, reactions, and changes in behaviour when faced with uncertainty
• children learn from their parents’ responses, as well as what they see and hear in the media
• limit the amount of information that your child has access to while still providing them with accurate information, suitable for their age
• allow for family time and try to keep as many routines in place as possible, to provide a sense of safety and security

Check out the full article for informative videos and practical tips for the whole whānau.

Do you need extra support?

Please remember, if you or a family member are in crisis, contact your local District Health Board for immediate, emergency support.

For more information on how Kidz Therapy operates at the different alert levels, please click here. We are here to help so if you or a family member need some additional support during the lockdown, contact us. We have a limited number of online therapy sessions available for new clients.