ReachOut.com Australia have a great article giving tips on how to talk to your teenager about coronavirus.

Between the non-stop media coverage, the physical distancing guidelines and the general uncertainty around school and business closures, we know it’s a very challenging time to be parenting a teenager.

It can be really difficult to know how to talk to your teen about coronavirus (COVID-19), especially if you’re feeling stressed about it yourself.

Follow this link to the full article which expands on each of the following tips:

https://parents.au.reachout.com/common-concerns/everyday-issues/things-to-try-stress/how-to-talk-to-your-teenager-about-coronavirus

• Work through your own feelings

• Check your head space

• Know the facts

• Talk about their media intake

• Practise open communication

• Offer them reassurance

• Have a ‘No COVID-19 talk’ hour

• Get extra support

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