Ease in restrictions: New measures in place in Singapore
Finally, a glimpse of hope! (once again)
The severe restrictive measures imposed after the surge in COVID cases in September ended on 22nd November 2021. The Ministry of Health has announced that the stabilisation period has come to a close. And that Singapore has again entered into the transition phase.
Yes, the news of the new variant – Omicron has definitely shaken us all a little, but let’s face it – we would love for the country to open up. We have been yearning for more social interactions, to be a part of the pre-Covid-19 world where physical interaction precedes Zoom calls, where the human touch is considered normal, and we are not alienated from each other. Let us take a look at some of the important announcements that will impact us (socially) in the upcoming weeks.
Number of people that can dine out increased
Tell your children to ask any doubts they have in mind. Try to answer all of them honestly. Ask them open-ended questions to keep the conversation flowing and ensure they are comfortable enough to ask you about what’s plaguing them. The truth can be scary, but lying won’t do any good either. So, be honest with your children and tell them what is happening around the world and the situation you all are in currently. They might take it better than you think.
Do not overload them with information
While answering their questions, bear in mind that there is a limit to how much information they can process. Share only what is necessary. Tell them a simplified version of what’s going on and what they have to do in the present situation. If you are undergoing isolation, tell them why you are doing it and that you are following the guidelines only to keep them safe.
Use aids
You can use aids to make it easier for your children to understand. There are ebooks, infographic videos, and many other resources you can use.
A good resource you can use is an ebook called ‘I Can Recover at Home’ – by Emily Lim Leh, illustrated by Josef Lee. It follows the story of a little boy recovering from COVID and undergoing ten days of isolation with his father. The book aims to provide an assuring narrative of the recovery process of COVID to young children. It is equally handy for parents to know more about the situation and explain it to their kids. The illustrations in the book help children understand more about the recovery process. You can download it for free at Emily Lim’s blog.
Reassure your children
Be the voice of comfort that your children may need. Reassure them that everything is going to be alright and that you are only in isolation as a precautionary measure. Children’s imaginations can, and will run wild. So, make sure they understand that being in isolation doesn’t mean they are in a life-threatening situation. Your reassurance can put to rest a lot of worrying thoughts in their mind.
Things to keep in mind:
Keep a balanced diet
While undergoing recovery, your children must have a balanced meal at all times. The body requires energy to fight off the disease and get back to a healthy condition. Avoid feeding junk food during this time. They have to constantly stay hydrated and get plenty of sleep. Make sure to take care of your health too, in order to care for your children.
Watch out for symptoms of anxiety or panic
Look out for any such signs in your children. If you spot any, talk to your children and reassure them that everything is alright. Try to distract them by indulging in other activities with them. You can try out some board games or video games, discuss your favourite movies, and so on. Keep your children occupied.
Chat regularly and freely to your children
Make sure you have open conversations with your children. Without you even knowing it, they might be under a lot of stress. Talking to you might relieve them of that stress and help them calm down. Give them opportunities to vent or talk about their fears.
Monitor what sort of content about the pandemic they watch
Regularly keep in touch with friends and relatives over video calls
Being isolated from friends and family can be stressful and scary for children. So, make sure you stay in touch with others during the isolation and recovery periods. You can video call them and let your children talk to them. It can help them relax and feel reassured.
It is important that we all stick together and be supportive of one another during these testing times. It is the confidence to handle complex situations that is more important, and who else can instil this confidence in our children other than parents? Let’s all support each other, and here’s to a safe return to normalcy! 🙂
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