 Hi, I'm Dr. Bronstein, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at Kaiser Permanente. In this time of school closures and other disruptions to everyday life, many of us parents and caretakers may be wondering how to talk with our kids about COVID-19 and what to do to keep them and others healthy. Make sure they know that they can play a helpful role in protecting themselves, their family, and the community. By doing things like washing hands frequently, sneezing or coughing into their elbow, and staying away from others when they're sick, they can help everyone stay healthy. It's best to relay this information in short, brief conversations and find a time each day to check in and ask what they're hearing and if they have any questions. This will allow you to correct any misinformation they've heard, answer their questions, and offer reassurance.