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Remain calm and reassuring.

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Make yourself available to listen and to talk.

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Remember that viruses can make anyone sick, regardless of a person’s race or ethnicity.

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

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Consider reducing the amount of screen time focused on COVID-19 and provide information that is honest and accurate.

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Give children information that is truthful and appropriate for the age and developmental level of the child.

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Talk to children about how some stories on COVID-19 on the internet and social media may be based on rumors and inaccurate information.

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Teach children everyday actions to reduce the spread of germs.

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Play Board Games and watch movies with them

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Academics play an important role in a child’s life, but do not impose on your child the burden of it, because apparently they seem to be carefree but are otherwise scared.

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The teachers will take care of their academics, when they return joyfully to their classrooms. You as parents, spend time with them by solving some analytical mental ability problems, encouraging them to read story books.

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At the Primary school level, you might lead your child into improving their handwriting and learning the tables in a play way method.

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The Secondary and the Senior Secondary students may be guided to go through the lessons by downloading them from the NCERT website.

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You may play a game of quiz to apprise your child with the day to day happenings round the world.

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Now is the time when you can groom the tender minds mentally by giving them company and by bringing out innovative ideas to make each passing day interesting and not boring.