Covid‐19

Stress patience Understand that support, not chastising, is what your children need Help your children recognize and manage their stress Reflect their feelings, be supportive, and do not judge Expect that your child may need more affirmations of love and affection; oblige these requests to alleviate anxiety and maintain secure attachment Create a chill zone or "signal words" to indicate overload Despite our own angst, parents of highly perceptive and sensitive children must try to be calm; it's important to reassure children and remind them of all your family is doing to keep them safe. It’s also important to maintain a sense of normalcy in their daily lives. Children take their cues from us— by watching carefully how we behave and react—to guide their reactions. The increased uncertainty that comes with COVID-19 may be challenging for some gifted children. The way we talk about and/or non-verbally react to COVID-19 can increase or decrease our children's anxiety.