The COVID-19 crisis is stressful for everyone, especially for kids. Their worlds have changed dramatically almost overnight, with schools closing for the year and now a summer vacation in quarantine to look forward to.

Talking to kids about this crisis can be difficult, but the best way for them to get reliable information is from the adults in their lives. Kids who talk with their parents or guardians have a better chance of understanding what's happening in their world and managing their anxieties.

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Here are some quick tips for talking with kids about COVID-19:

1 - Find out what they already know. Ask if they have any questions, and provide age-appropriate answers.

2 - Offer comfort and honesty. Reassure kids that they are safe, and calmly answer their questions truthfully.

3 - Validate their feelings. Stress and anxiety are totally normal during this time.

4 - Help kids feel in control. Give them tangible things that they can do to help keep themselves and their loved ones safe.

5 - Keep the conversation going. Check back in with your kid now and then, as the world and their understanding of it changes.

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Kids all around the world are staying safe at home these days. With schools closed and team sports on hiatus, these kids are missing out on their usual sources of physical activity.

We all know how important it is for kids to stay active and healthy, not just for their bodies, but for their hearts and minds, too. The World Health Organization recommends that children age 5-17 get at least 60 minutes of vigorous physical activity every day. But how can kids stay active while social distancing during quarantine?

Save The Children has an answer. They've reached out to pro athletes, dancers, Olympic Gold Medalists, and more to create workout videos for kids to follow along at home.

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- Tap this link to find the whole collection of kid-friendly workout videos: https://www.instagram.com/savewithsports/ You can even follow the account on Instagram to get updates as new videos come out.

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In preparation for World Oceans Day, an international call for children’s artwork is underway. Artwork is submitted electronically, so this is a wonderful activity to do at home.

World Oceans Day (celebrated on June 8) is an annual day to honor, help protect, and conserve the world's oceans.

Learn more about how to submit artwork when you.....

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