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Tips for parents, teachers and caregivers – supporting young people

Katrina Kerr-Bell —

Talk with young people about any fears that they may have. They need to feel that any fears that they may have can be talked about and addressed. Form a plan with them about what you will do if anyone in the family gets sick or one of their friends get sick.

Reassure

If no one in your family has had COVID-19 nor has had close contact with anyone with COVID-19, emphasise to young people that their friends, peers, teachers and your family are fine. Remind them that the right people are working hard to keep New Zealanders safe, including teachers at their school.

for more information check out

https://minedu.cwp.govt.nz/school/health-safety-and-wellbeing/pastoral-care-and-wellbeing/talking-to-children-about-covid-19-coronavirus/tips-for-teachers-parents-and-caregivers-supporting-young-people/

Mental wellbeing helplines

There are helplines available that offer support, information and help. All services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.