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Doha: With the new academic year just around the corner, the Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has shared a number of tips to help support and ensure the safety of children as they return to school.
"With the new school year set to begin and COVID-19 preventive measures still in place, here are some tips to support your child as they return to school," HMC tweeted.
The tips include:
- Help them feel confident about heading into the classroom and talk to them about what they are looking forward to and any concerns they may have.
- Ensure your child knows what to expect at school with the COVID-19 safety measures, including what's expected of them for facemasks, social distancing and hand hygiene.
- Get back into the school-day routine early, such as sleep routines and mealtimes. Planning appropriate school, homework and play times helps set expectations.
- Children sense if their parents are anxious. Stay calm and reassured; this will help prevent any anxiety from your child
The statement also included the hotline 16000, "a free and confidential helpline to provide support for people experiencing stress and anxiety as a result of the current COVID-19 pandemic."
