How do we explain all these changes to our children?
It depends on their ages and their ability to understand.
Here are some excellent suggestions:
1- Ask your child what s/he has heard about the virus and why they think
school or daycare is closed.
2-Be sure you are calm when you start the conversation
3-Acknowledge that this is frightening and that your child has a right to be scared.
4-Speak to them at their level.
5-Emphasize something that gives them control, such as proper handwashing.
6-Try to frame as many things in a positive way as possible.