Parents, families, teachers and educators
The precaution and isolation measures taken to prevent transmissions of the COVID-19 virus have a significant impact on our social lives and interactions. Besides elderly people, young people and children are at high risk. Home schooling, restrictions of social contacts and other restrictive measures can ultimately take a heavy toll on the mental and physical health of our children and young people.
Tips to improve your child’s well-being
Listen!
The COVID-Kids study has shown that there are important connections between a child's happiness and well-being and the way adults listen to the child. So take the time to talk. Or even make book reading also a time for conversations. Let your child talk about their experiences and feelings.
Spend quality time together.
If possible, spend time outdoors, exercise together, play and have fun. This is not only important for everyone's well-being, but it also strengthens the immune system and fights obesity. The latter is today the biggest threat to public health, effecting especially young people.
Healthy food.
What we eat and drink is extremely important, particularly in these difficult times, as we are generally less active. A healthy and varied diet, too, strengthens our immune system.
Do our Emotional Check-in with your child.
For children aged under 10:
Take your child to our interactive "Kids" page. This was customised to children and contains child-friendly explanations, stories and videos.
For teenagers:
Try to motivate older children and teenagers to visit the “teens” page, which is specially adapted to their needs. Taking care of themselves and tips for their well-being is essential. According to the results of the study the life satisfaction of young people has dropped from 96% (before the pandemic) to 67% (during the pandemic).
COVID-19 Parenting
Download the documents
One-on-one time
Keeping it positive
Structure up
When children misbehave
Keep calm and manage stress
Talking about COVID-19
Keeping children safe online
Family budgeting in times of financial stress
Family harmony at home
Learn through play
When we get angry
Parenting in crowded homes and communities
Finding help
Parenting during the pandemic, especially in homeschooling times, can be particularly stressful.
Telephone counselling and consultation hours (by appointment) at CePAS. Parents and teachers can get counselling and psychological support at (+352) 247 75 910.
