Telethon Kids - Tips for discussing coronavirus with your kids

Edited on March 23, 2020

The rapidly developing coronavirus crisis is affecting our daily lives in unprecedented ways and brings with it uncertainty and fear. If we as adults struggle to understand and react to the constant developments, how do our children begin to comprehend coronavirus and what it means for them?

Dr Monique Robinson, registered psychologist and Telethon Kids child health researcher, has provided this guide to help navigate coronavirus and explain its impact to your kids.