CoronavirusPublic Health Early Years Guidance

Published by:Public Health Early Years Group (COVID-19)For queries please email Joanna or Carolyn

Living Well at home withschool age children

Further information

Keeping a daily routineMake a schedule for you and your children that hastime for structured activities as well as free time.This can help children feel more secure.

ExercisingStaying active whilst at home is really important.

Being careful with informationKnow how to answer your children’s questionsabout Coronavirus.

Coping with stressThis could be a stressful time of change and it canhelp to talk about this. Find help for children toexplain and draw the emotions that they might beexperiencing during the pandemic.

Connecting with othersIt’s normal to feel sad, stressed,confused or angry during acrisis. Talking to people youtrust can help. Contact friends

and family.

It is important tokeep your childrensafe while theyare on line. Moreinformation can befound here:

Gettingfresh airThis is important for the wholefamily to get fresh air.

Having FunTry something new for fun as afamily maybe:

Getting supportStay in contact with school. Bradfordcouncil is currently setting up ways you canaccess support information.

Helping children with stressHere are some tips aimed at young peopleon how to look after your mental healthduring self-isolation