The most important and primary thing that parents who want to protect their children from the corona virus is to take the necessary precautions wisely instead of being afraid to avoid them. Now let's take a look at what you can do to protect children who attend school or are in public areas from corona.
Make sure your children wash their hands: Washing hands, which is one of the most important steps not only for epidemics such as corona, but also for general cleaning, is extremely important in terms of hygiene. As a parent, check if your children are washing their hands correctly and for the desired amount of time. Whether in crowded areas such as home or school, the most important precaution is to wash hands correctly. Especially before and after meals, right after being in public areas, you should ensure that they wash their hands, and even you should lead by washing. Using plenty of soap and water, indicate that he should wash his hands for at least 20 seconds, including the top of the hands and between the fingers. Use options such as hand sanitizer or cologne when you cannot find water.
Keep Your Kids' Immune System Strong: One of the important secrets of preventing or overcoming epidemics such as flu or corona, is to keep the immune system strong. The most important stages of strong immunity are:
- Strong and balanced nutrition in terms of vitamins and minerals
Drinking plenty of fluids, especially water
- Doing sports exercises in open and natural areas
Getting regular and adequate sleep
Tell Your Kids About The Corona: Although we understand the fears and concerns of adults, we have a little difficulty understanding children's concerns about this issue. Children should not perceive the corona as an untenable enemy. They should be told that they can easily be eaten if the necessary precautions are taken.
Support Home Education: Children are creatures that can get bored and demoralized quickly due to their nature. We all see how bored children, who are depressed due to being separated from their friends and not being able to play together, are also bored when they cannot find anything to do at home. Bored children may also be reluctant to study.
Tell your children how the corona is transmitted and what consequences it canlead to, in a language they can understand. Do not forget to pass on the following items, which are a mini summary of what can be done after this explanation:
Road Map for Protection from Corona
Don't touch anywhere unless needed.
Remember what children learn by seeing and imitating. If you wash your hands thoroughly and follow the rules of mask, distance, and hygiene, your child will also fit.
If you haven't washed your hands, do not touch your mouth, nose or eyes. If you have to touch it, wash your hands thoroughly first. If you don't have the means to wash, thoroughly disinfect with disinfectant or cologne.
If you need to wipe or touch your nose, be sure to use a tissue. Never put this handkerchief in your pocket or bag when you're done. Throw it in the trash directly.
Always use a handkerchief when sneezing. If you don't have a handkerchief with you at that moment, try to sneeze into the inside of your arm. Throw away the handkerchief right after you sneeze. If you sneeze on your arm, clean it thoroughly with disinfectant or cologne.
Being in crowded environments. Don't touch any surface or anyone if you absolutely have to be found. Never take off your mask. Try not to touch your mask. Pay attention to social distance.
Try not to go to crowded places such as markets, markets or shopping malls. When you're gone, pay attention to the trio of mask, distance and hygiene.
Try to disinfect before touching surfaces such as common tables, chairs, and doorknobs in crowded places.
If anyone you know or suspect is sick, stay away. No matter how close you are, your good friend, follow this rule for both your and his health.
Ask anyone from outside to wash their hands.
Hugging, shaking hands or kissing with anyone for whatever reason.
Never send your child to school if your child or you have any symptoms. Keep away from yourself as much as possible. At least until the test result comes.
Don't scare your kid with unclear data and numbers. Give him accurate and enlightening information. This gives him the freedom to have his own opinion to be part of the solution.
Never share their food or drink and their containers with anyone. Remember that you have to wash and share in cases where you need to share.
Never take off your mask in public transport, pay attention to social distance, disinfect the place you touch or hold. If possible, try to keep the vehicle windows open.