How to Make Home Feel Safe for Kids

Creating a secure home environment is important so that you and your children can deal with stress and uncertainty in a healthy way. Drawing from developmental psychology, here’s what parents can do:

  • be predictable and consistent

  • be responsive

  • be nurturing and affectionate

  • model calm reassurance and thoughtful problem solving

Every day, the Child Mind Institute publishes a video and social tile with a tip for supporting families through the coronavirus crisis. Today’s tip is from Dr. Mark Reinecke. You can sign up to receive these tips and other coronavirus advice daily by clicking the button below.

Anthony Kapp