COVID-19: Supporting Children’s Play through Stressful Times
…s telling you something. Watch how your child is playing. Listen to their comments and questions. Label and validate their feelings. Ask questions to gain an understanding. Model calming strategies while playing together: deep breaths, draw a picture, take a walk, get a drink of water, take about feelings. Label your own feelings “I feel sad…”, “I feel happy…” Talk about the future “I wonder…”, “Can you imagine…” Tell stories and listen to th…
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