Kids, parents and carers

Explore a range of resources and information related to Covid-19 and child health.

To support parents and carers, Murdoch Children's has brought together the expertise of our researchers to provide you with valuable information related to Covid-19.

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Fact sheets

Pregnancy risks

Pregnancy risks

What you can do to stay safe?

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Physical distancing

Physical distancing

Prevent the spread of COVID-19

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Screen time

Screen time

How much is too much?

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Hand hygiene

Hand hygiene

Remember to wash your hands

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Routines and reading

Routines and reading

Routines are important for children

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Asthma risks

Asthma risks

What are the risks for children?

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Understanding COVID-19

Understanding COVID-19

Tips on managing anxiety

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Videos

Talking COVID-19

Talking COVID-19

It’s important that you are honest, but age appropriate when you talk about the COVID-19 situation.

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Parents' wellbeing

Parents' wellbeing

This is a time to write your own rulebook based on what works for you, your kids and your family.

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Balancing parenting

Balancing parenting

It’s vital to be kind to yourself and take the pressure off wherever you can.

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Children's adaptability

Children's adaptability

Sudden and dramatic changes to routine can be quite upsetting for kids, but most will adapt quickly.

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Podcasts

Episode 1 How to maintain wellbeing in pre schoolers

Episode 1

How to maintain wellbeing in pre schoolers

What can parents of children aged 0-5 do to support their wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic?

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Episode 2 How to maintain wellbeing in primary schoolers

Episode 2

How to maintain wellbeing in primary schoolers

What can parents of children aged 6-12 do to support their wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic?

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Episode 3 How to maintain wellbeing in secondary schoolers

Episode 3

How to maintain wellbeing in secondary schoolers

What can parents of adolescents do to support their wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic?

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Episode 4 How secondary schoolers can safely transition back to school

Episode 4

How secondary schoolers can safely transition back to school

What can parents of secondary schoolers do to support their children to transition back to school?

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Episode 5 How primary schoolers can safely transition back to school

Episode 5

How primary schoolers can safely transition back to school

What can parents of primary schoolers do to support their children to transition back to school?

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Episode 6 How does COVID-19 impact kids?

Episode 6

How does COVID-19 impact kids?

What do parents need to know about COVID-19 and kids?

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Do you have questions about about Covid-19 and your child's health?

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