social-emotional development

1. Be calm and reassuring

Los niños van a reaccionar a lo que dices y cómo lo dices. Se darán cuenta si suenas tranquilo o si estás preocupado, tanto cuando hables con ellos como con otros.

2. Make time to listen and to talk

Hágales saber a sus niños que tienes tiempo para escuchar sus preguntas y temores.

3. Don’t make assumptions about people who have COVID19

Help children understand that when people get sick it’s not because they did something bad, or because they are a part of a particular race or ethnic group.

4. Pay attention to what children see or hear on television, radio, or online

Ponle a sus niños un límite en la cantidad de tiempo de pantalla enfocado en COVID-19. Demasiada información puede causar estrés.

5. Provide information that is honest and accurate

Brinde a los niños información que sea verdadera y apropiada para su edad. Explíqueles que algunas cosas que escuchan pueden no ser ciertas.

6. Assure children that grownups are working hard to keep them safe

Asegúrese de que los niños sepan que los adultos están trabajando duro para evitar que las personas se enfermen y ayudar a las personas enfermas a mejorar. Los niños pueden ayudar siguiendo hábitos saludables.

What does this look like in action? Click here to read how one parent talked about this tough subject with their children.

Example

These tips were adapted from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, a government agency responsible for keeping people in the USA safe and healthy.

Pruebas de ortografía bien hechas, cuestionarios de matemáticas, o informes de libros adornan los refrigeradores de familiares de todo Flint. Los niños bajo su cuidado tienen muchos logros que no son escolares, y usted también puede mostrar orgullo por ellos!

Prep It

You just need a few materials to proudly celebrate children’s achievements:

Paper- the back of envelopes, junk mail, anything you can write on
Writing utensil- marker, pen, crayon

Juegalo:

Sit down together and talk about things children have achieved lately that you’re proud of.

For example, “I’m really proud of you for being resilient and learning how to ride a bike even though it took a lot of practice,” or “I’m really proud of you for being responsible and choosing to do your homework before you play video games.”

Write these down on the paper, throw a big A+ or smiley face on them, and hang them up on the fridge!

Invite the kids to tell you what they’re proud of in themselves too. You might learn a lot about who they are when you’re not around.

Wouldn’t you love to hear, “I’m really proud of myself because I was nice to the bully in class, even though they’re not nice to me”? The PEP team sure would!

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