Talking about the Coronavirus with Kids | 和孩子们谈论冠状病毒

The Yew Chung International School of Beijing community like many others has been affected by the Novel Coronavirus outbreak – the latest strain of Coronavirus to sweep the nation. The virus has left many feeling more anxious than celebratory since the new lunar year and has not only interrupted long-awaited family reunions and brought the country's most celebrated holiday to a standstill, but has also infiltrated nations around the world, raising alarms.

北京耀中国际学校和许多其他学校一样，也受到了新一轮席卷全国的冠状病毒爆发的影响。自农历新年以来，病毒让许多人感到焦虑，它不仅中断了人们期待已久的家庭团聚，让中国最重要的节日陷入停顿，而且还蔓延到世界各地，引起了警惕。

Parents’ anxiety during this period might affect children, too. YCIS Beijing School Counsellor, Rachel George, shared some tips on how parents can communicate the truth about the virus with their children, without scaring them. 

家长在这段时间的焦虑也会影响孩子。北京耀中国际学校辅导员Rachel George分享了一些关于家长如何在不吓着孩子的情况下，与孩子交流有关病毒真相的技巧。

First, take care of yourself. 

首先，照顾好自己。

Take time for yourself. Try to deal with your own reactions to the situation as fully as possible. You will be better able to help your children if you are coping well. If you are anxious or upset, your children are more likely to feel the same way. 

给自己留点时间。试着尽可能全面地处理你自己对这种情况的反应。如果你处理得好，你就能更好地帮助你的孩子。如果你感到焦虑或不安，你的孩子更可能有同样的感觉。

Name that Emotion.

说出这种情绪。

Acknowledge and normalize their feelings. Children sometimes are not the best at identifying their feelings- this is where you can assist them in naming their emotions. Allow your children to discuss their feelings and concerns, assisting them in naming them. Are you feeling frustrated, lonely or nervous? Listen. Empathize, and let their questions be your guide. 

帮助孩子明确自己的感受。孩子们有时不善于辨别自己的情感—此时你可以帮助他们说出自己的情感。允许你的孩子讨论他们的感受和担忧，帮助他们说出来。你是否感到沮丧、孤独或紧张?倾听孩子们的疑问，并表示出你的理解和感同身受。

Continue with Normal Routines.

继续正常的生活。

Routines assist with establishing security and helps children develop self-discipline. At a time where there are more than a few unknowns, make your home a place where a predictable routine allows them to feel safe. Having set times to eat breakfast, snack and lunch along with a few educational bits will keep your children school-ready. 

规律的生活有助于建立安全感，并帮助孩子发展自律。在一个未知的时刻，让你的家成为一个能让他们感到安全的地方。有固定的时间吃早餐，零食和午餐，以及一些教育活动，可以让你的孩子随时做好上学的准备。

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