How to talk to your kids about coronavirus

The coronavirus is all anyone can talk about, and with good reason. This is a scary and uncertain time — I find it’s been hard to keep my anxiety levels down, and I’m definitely starting to see some anxiety flare-ups in my kids as a result.

So here again are some pertinent pieces you might find useful as the virus continues to take hold. These days, I’m reminding myself to not only wash my hands all the time but also check on how my mental health is doing through all of this. Your kids will thank you, too.

Be healthy, everyone.

Sometimes parenting is funny...

One of my faves

This is one of my favorite children’s books. It’s silly, we all like to read it and the illustrations are great. There’s also a time-traveling sequel.

For when your kid is keeping you awake...

The headline of this piece, Here's What Happened When My Doctor Told Me I Couldn't Scream While Giving Birth, says it all. It’s a harrowing account of a traumatic birth experience and what women can go through during it.