| 10 tips for parents and caregivers to help children navigate difficult times ▸ |
Playing, exploring and getting messy are all things most kids love. But in this time of COVID-19, with closed schools plus new rules for social distancing, hygiene and travel — kids (and adults!) are facing feelings of disappointment, loneliness and frustration. We may even experience a sense of grief around the loss of everyday things (and major milestones) we’re missing. 
Paola (9) and her family are among many Venezuelans forced to flee to Colombia. Mercy Corps helps meet families’ urgent needs and is now distributing hygiene kits in response to COVID-19.
Kids can often inspire us with their resilience, but they are also especially vulnerable when big changes happen and uncertainty persists. From the aftermath of natural disasters and complex crises worldwide, Mercy Corps team members and advisors have decades of expertise when it comes to helping children, youth, parents and caregivers in crisis. Here are some tips from our experts about ways to help kids cope in difficult times like these.
We hope this advice can help you or someone you know as we all navigate this new global crisis together. Wishing you health and safety, 
Adrienne Karecki, Mercy Corps Chief Development and Marketing Officer
COVID‑19 Update: Mercy Corps teams are working to help the world’s most vulnerable people protect themselves against COVID‑19, meet immediate needs and prepare for the devastating impact of economic shock that will push people further into crisis. You can help today by making a gift to our COVID‑19 Resilience Fund.
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