To help children cope with stress the World Health Organisation recommends that parents and caregivers:

1. Be attentive listen and discuss

Make time to play and relax. Respond to your child in a supportive way. Listen to their concerns and speak kindly.

2. Give them reassurance

Try to keep children close to their parents and family avoid separation from their caregivers. If separation occurs ensure that there is regular contact (e.g. via phone) for a sense of reassurance.

3. Maintain a familiar routine

Keep to regular routines and schedules as much as possible. You can recreate familiar routines in a new environment such as school and learning schedules in a home setting. [1]