Supporting children during the COVID-19 pandemic

Routines and structure are just as important for children as free time and play, but how do we keep up with routines when so many of our usual activities are on hiatus? As families are spending more time at home together, new routines and structures are created each day to adapt to the current situation. This short video introduces ways for parents and carers to manage routines for their children during the COVID-19 pandemic.

As a parent or caregiver, you may be wondering about ways you can support your children to make sense of the changes that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought. Talking about what’s happening is a great way to start. This short video introduces ways to talk with children about the pandemic, including the importance of checking in with yourself first.

Created with the guidance and expertise of family members with lived experience, practitioners and researchers, Emerging Minds Families develops practical, accessible and trusted information and resources for families to support infant and child mental health.

Building your village and creating those support networks plays an important role your child's development.