Talking About the Coronavirus

Answering Your Young Child’s Questions About Coronavirus

Even if you’ve kept your toddler away from news about COVID-19 in the media or overhearing adult conversations, they are bound to have questions. Here are some age-appropriate responses to common questions.

Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus

NPR presents a comic developed from an interview with Tara Powell, Joy Osofsky, PhD, and Krystal Lewis on what kids might want to know about the Coronavirus.

Why are people wearing masks? Why are people covering their faces?

Read through tips to answer tough questions toddlers may ask about COVID-19.

Supporting Young Children Isolated Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Learn more about common reactions in children when they are faced with stress and things you can do to help.