D002- Parenting Early Childhood During COVID -19

26th June 2020

Novel Corona Virus has taken us all by surprise. The sudden unexpected change has bought many shifts in our lives which many of us are finding difficult to navigate.

The first and foremost priority in this situation is to keep oneself calm and centered. Your first responsibility is to be a warrior and stand tall ad mist this crisis. Children rely on their parents for safety and emotional support. It’s your duty as a parent to reassure your children that you are with them and the family will get through this COVID together.



Children may have lots of questions about Pandemic. Answer their questions very honestly. It is ok to say that people are getting sick because of the virus but if we follow simple rules like washing hands frequently and stay home the family will stay healthy.

During Pandemic, keep healthy routines and plan the day in such a way that the benefits from the routine that are predictable yet flexible enough to meet individual needs.

Engage yourself with your child in some fun activity, reading books, engaging him in household chores where he feels engaged and happy.

Younger children are more anxious and worried during the Pandemic and may not have words to describe their feelings. In such a situation they may sometimes misbehave out of boredom. As parents, we have to find something else for them to do.

Some rewards can be used to reinforce good behavior. Children who receive positive reinforcement for their good work are motivated to keep working hard. So, it’s important to reward the behavior that we want to see more often, rather than focusing on their negative actions.

Physical punishment should be avoided. Spanking, hitting the children isn’t effective. It can increase aggression in children over time. Understand that they are also feeling the change and might be unable to express it in words. Take time to see the world through their eyes. Words have power, use them judiciously. Don’t discuss news and stat too much in front of younger kids. Spread love and share joyous time together.



Written By : 

Mrs. Shweta Choudhary

Headmistress 

Delhi Wonder World School Siliguri

(Global Kindergarten School )

Location: Don Bosco Rd, opp. Salesian College, Ward 41, Don Bosco Colony, Siliguri, West Bengal 734001, India

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