4. Stay virtually connected
Right now, experts recommend that families limit playdates and events with extended family until the crisis is over. That doesn’t mean, however, that you can no longer communicate with them. Utilize digital communication as much as possible to keep kids socially connected with friends and family. You could, for example, schedule a video call with grandparents or encourage your children to text or message classmates they miss.
5. Take extra safety measures for vulnerable family members
While it hasn’t been found that COVID-19 adversely affects younger people and infants, there is a higher risk for the elderly, pregnant women and those with serious illnesses who are more at danger of severe symptoms if they get the virus.
If you have family members in your household who are more vulnerable to COVID-19, restrict their time in public as much as possible. Additionally, the CDC also recommends not visiting relatives in assisted living or nursing homes for the time being because they are so vulnerable to infection.
We hope these tips help during these challenging times!