Due to the Coronavirus emergency, Italian schools will be closed until April 3, so many children will stay at home. The latest provision of the national executive a few days ago also ordered the closure of gyms and similar meeting places. Forced setback also for all sporting events of all kinds. An anomalous situation for millions of families now used to living a hectic life with pressing rhythms seven days a week.
The school, the various activities such as dance, music, sport and so on filled the day of most of the Italian children. Today, however, families find themselves living a new life, all together at home to rediscover long-forgotten behaviors and habits.
Children and the Coronavirus: Save the children vademecum
The international organization Save the Children which for over 100 years has been fighting to save children at risk and guarantee them a future, has drawn up a vademecum. It is a whole series of suggestions aimed at parents with the main aim of recreating a certain serenity in family contexts.
The purpose is precisely to restore a new routine that brings order to the great mental and psychological confusion of these days. In practice, reassuring advice against anxiety and the upheaval of everyday life.
Children and parents: #iorestoacasa
According to the international organization, it is advisable to respect the main timetables and habits in order not to completely upset already established rhythms. Another important factor is to counteract a sedentary lifestyle and reduced sociability with physical activity to be carried out at home. Keeping fit is also possible with the restrictive measures imposed by the emergency. In fact, you can take beautiful walks in the parks or by the sea (for those lucky enough to live in coastal locations). The important thing is to keep a safe distance from other people. Save the children also recommends controlling the nutrition of the little ones by limiting as much as possible the consumption of low-calorie snacks, carbonated drinks and so on. Perhaps this is also the time to rediscover good local cuisine with the production of sweet and savory dishes, strictly homemade.
Coronavirus: explanatory videos and comics for the little ones
"Coronavirus explained to children”, A simple cartoon video with an easy language designed specifically for children has been released these days. "Coronavirus: a comic and 7 rules to explain it to children". The Italian Federation of Pediatricians has created a short video with 7 rules to protect children and adults.
And then there is also "Coronavirus: how to wash your hands". In fact, washing your hands is one of the main rules to observe in this emergency period. In this regard, a video tutorial was also created, always aimed at children. Furthermore, it must be pointed out that the Ministry of Education is answering the most frequently asked questions on school directives which are constantly updated. It is also essential to comply with the directives of the ministry of Healthcare, authoritative and main source to follow. Without forgetting the local information provided by health authorities and hospitals. Among these, the Bambino Gesù pediatric hospital offers a short but rich digital page with lots of information to "protect children and adults from the Coronavirus".
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