LOUISVILLE, Ky — The coronavirus pandemic has changed how we live our lives. Children also have had to learn to adapt. 

What You Need To Know


  • Make sure your kids have accurate information

  • Visual aids can help make it easier for kids to understand concepts

  • Make them feel loved and secure

  • Have child practice wearing a mask

“I always make sure my child and other parents should make heir children have accurate information,” said Dr. Felissa Goldstein, a pediatric psychiatrist with Norton Children’s. 

Dr. Goldstein wants to help give parents helpful tips to help kids understand COVID-19 and how to defend themselves from spreading coronavirus.

“Kids are very visual, so anything you can dot show them what you want them to do is a great way to help teach them any concept.”

Simple visual aids like outstretched arms or toys like hula hoops can help demonstrate the proper space required for social distancing. It is important to find ways that get the message across without panicking the child.

We have to let our kids know that this is serious,” said Dr. Goldstein. “But, you can teach them that without them becoming so terrified and full of anxiety.”

A good way to manage a child’s stress level is to cater to COVID-19 info that fits your child’s personality. If they enjoy playing games, create a challenge for them to stay socially distant while you’re running errands or trips to the store.

Dr. Goldstein reminds you that children are strong and adapt when they have a loving household behind them.

“Kids are very resilient they have the ability to bounce back especially if they’re in an environment where they feel loved, secure, and supported so whatever is outside of their normal bubble isn't going to be as problematic.”

Having your children practice wearing masks will help them get used to wearing one in public. Your son or daughter might ask you why their friends have lesser restrictions then they have to abide by. It is important to sit down with them and explain why the rules are set in place.

“Parents sometimes set different rules. The rules in their house are different than our house,” said Dr. Goldstein. “You might want to play with the kid who has different rules. As a parent, I’m trying to do the things I know will help keep you healthy.”