7 Important Tips for 'parents to help children' During lockdown (2020)

      Now we all are not ready to handle this lockdown. Likewise, your children are not prepared to handle the situation. Where their school, college is closed, they can't play outside; they have no friends in real life. 

As a parent, it has been challenging to relieve this unwanted stress and guide them to lead a healthy life.

     It is important to give proper guidance to children during these times. essential to communicate with them. and this is our responsibility as a parent.  

We know the situation is very bad. But during this time, we should teach children how to cope with this situation. Even if such a situation occurs in the future, your children should be prepared. We need to take care of the little children during this difficult time.

    Especially those children who are studying in middle or elementary school. As we spend this life for them, the question arises how can we as parents help them in this lockdown? Experts offer some simple tips, which can stay active.

1. Conversations with children In this lockdown

When talking to children, we as parents should respect and accept children's feelings.not in this lockdown situation but other days too. 

This thing may not be right in some cases, but usually, you do not understand the feelings of children. Tell them about the benefits of talking to people in person, not using social media.

Try to have a conversation with them as a friend. This lockdown is hugely challenging. Because this lockdown has never occurred to you, you have never had free time, so you've never spent so much time with your kids before. 

So you might think this is different; you might even call me crazy. But, parents, this is the time. It is essential to have children in conversation with them in faith.

2. Psychological preparation during the lockdown

COVID - 19 Due to lockdown after spreading disease in India, many children aged 15 years are now under stress.  Many changes have occurred in their daily habits and routines.   

We, as parents need to work on the child's psychology and future challenges in this difficult time. You have to give them a positive direction as parents.

We have to convince them that such problems are in the future.  

Such diseases can also enter your home. But let them convince you how you are ready to deal with them positively. As mentioned above, during this lockdown, we need to give children positive energy.

Parents should tell their children not to take unnecessary stress in their minds in this 

lockdown period.  Because this can affect sleep, eating habits and many serious illnesses are also expected. In these situations, you need to spend as much time as a parent to talk to them and play.

3. Distance from device

Like you, your children are under stress. Kids are busy with their digital gadgets. 

They're more online than ever in this lockdown. In the present case, many things are more arbitrary than in ordinary days, but still, some things can be controlled. 

You can make the children aware that they will not get enough sleep. Tell the kids about the disadvantages of using the device.

There should be no devices or gadgets in the bedroom for this. But there is no need to give many lectures in this lockdown situation. 

Because children are not used to hearing your speeches. Because there was no lockdown, they were busy with their work, and you were busy with your work. 

So don't give your kids too much knowledge. They will not like it. We should also encourage children. Enjoy the lockdown all together.

4. Indoor games

      During the lockdown, we need to take care of our children's mental and physical health as well. This is the first time such a situation has been inflicted on them and us. So it's important to handle this lockdown properly.

      To stay mentally and physically fit, kids should play some home games instead of playing online games or watching a favorite series on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and more. Encourage them to do this, such as chase, carom, Ludo (not online), etc.

5. Good hobby

In this lockdown, we have a very golden opportunity for our children to pursue a hobby. This opportunity should not be missed. 

Pay attention to how children are most involved in the work. Help children develop good hobbies, such as reading, gardening, and cooking. 

Reading the novels of good books will help them gain better knowledge and enable them to become better human beings.

Also, other verses are just as important as reading. It depends on their interests. Whatever the hobby, parents, should help it grow. Help them do innovative things in this lockdown. Sit near them, chat with them. 

But remember, you want to have a free chat. Don't want seriousness in conversation. There is so much to talk about parents and children. 

Here I will not tell you what to say. As a mature parent, communicate with them in a way that you feel is appropriate. Try it; you will realize that it is very helpful.

6. Discipline routine.

You, as a parent, need to be disciplined and goal-oriented based on your children. We live in a place where the rituals of many years ago should be taken into account. We must embrace his teaching. They should adopt their routine.


Also, as a responsible parent in difficult times like this lockdown, you should teach your child discipline routines. Let their future be bright. Help children to adopt a good life. 

Children must be aware of how important it is to have good health, knowledge, and social responsibility. All of this can be achieved if only they are disciplined and focused.

7. Takeaway

1. Stay in the home during the lockdown. Don't let the kids go out.
2. Take care of your children.
3. Children will surely be happy if they act on the above.
4. As parents, let us fulfill our responsibilities well.
5. All in the house must help each other to maintain mental health in the home.
6. Be happy yourself, keep others happy.
7. Enjoy this lockdown.. thank you