Playgroups and other social activities will be limited or non-existent, and parents may need to work from home. The family lockdown guide: how to emotionally prepare for coronavirus quarantine Read moreAmanda Abel, a paediatric psychologist in Melbourne, reminds parents: “This is not forever. And now, more than ever, children need patience and support from the people they love. “One of the most helpful things parents can do is contain their own anxieties around the situation … because as parents, our anxiety gets transferred to our kids,” Abel says. For anyone who hasn’t seen a Bluey episode, I encourage you to watch one and then choose to play with your children for eight minutes a day.

Source: The Guardian March 22, 2020 16:30 UTC