Reasonable choice of information, orderly life should be regular; personal daily protection is good, science education is very beneficial. Parents keep their emotions stable, encourage expression and patience; fear and crying are normal, drawing helps children to be frank. –During the epidemic, the number of cases of novel coronavirus infection in children has gradually increased, but the absolute number is very small. The foundation of the epidemic is the parents’ attitude and physical and mental stability. What can parents do to protect the mental health of their children? Parents should turn off epidemic-related information in front of their children and read epidemic information or watch epidemic-related videos when their children are resting or not in front of them, so that they can learn about the latest developments of the epidemic and learn scientific prevention knowledge. Maintain a regular and orderly life A regular and orderly life can give children a sense of stability and security, which is an important part of maintaining their inner psychological stability. Parents should work together with their children to maintain a regular routine, and make planned and conscious arrangements for study, indoor exercise, household chores, parent-child games, etc. 3. Do a good job of daily personal protection Do a good job of personal protection for parents and children, such as washing hands regularly, wearing masks and gloves outside, and ventilating the living room more often; eating a balanced diet and avoiding overeating; older children can keep more than one hour of outdoor exercise during the day, and it is not recommended to sleep too late. If a nursing mother is diagnosed with a suspected or confirmed case, she should be weaned immediately and isolated and kept at a safe distance from the baby; the father or other family members should add supplementary food and take care of the baby reasonably. Parents should use children’s language to explain issues that children do not understand during an epidemic. Drawing is one of the easiest ways for children to understand and accept. Parents maintain emotional stability Children often see and experience the world through their parents’ emotions and behaviors, so parents should be aware of and regulate their own anxiety and fears in a timely manner, and present a stable, positive and empowering side to their children as a basis for helping them build a sense of security. Ensure that parents have access to professional help, such as hotlines, online counseling on the Internet, etc. Encourage parents to keep a journal in which they write about their experiences and record the daily hardships and joys of caring for their children. 6. Encourage children to express their emotions Encourage children to express their thoughts and emotional feelings in the way they are used to. Do not interrupt your child easily and listen patiently enough; allow your child to cry and express fears to help your child realize that fear and dread are normal emotional reactions; and help your child express his or her inner feelings and soothe bad emotions through drawing and other means. Reviewer: Liu Huaqing, Director of the Department of Clinical Psychology, Beijing Huilongguan Hospital (Huilongguan School of Clinical Medicine, Peking University) and Director of the Department of Child Psychology, Chief Physician Specialties: Diagnosis and treatment of depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, psychotherapy for children and adolescents, etc. Social Positions: Member of the Committee of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry of the Chinese Medical Association Vice Chairman of the Committee of Psychoanalysis of the Chinese Medical Association China Deputy Director of Women and Children’s Mental Health Committee of China Mental Health Association What to do with fever? Parents pay attention” 2. Chinese Mental Health Association, “Science Popularization | During the Epidemic: What can we do to face our children?