It is highly likely that your child has heard some information about Covid-19 from friends, tv, radio and social media so it is important to ensure that they have the facts about the virus as well as how to protect themselves. Having the facts can often take away or allay children’s fears about a situation as they can frequently imagine or worry that things are worse than they are.

If your child is anxious or worried, the two links below provide some practical and useful advice on how to speak to your child about Covid-19.

Dept. Education & Skills: Talking to children and young people about Covid 19

Barnardos-Guidance and support for parents

Dr Ronan Glynn answers children’s questions about Covid-19 on RTE News for Kids