What does taking care of yourself mean?
Ask your child to name different categories of taking care of yourself. Together, make a list of what constitutes: healthy eating (maybe not just vegetables and fruits, but also dietary diversity); hygiene (from washing hands and teeth to wearing clean clothes); resilience (toughening up and maintaining good physical condition); health (from vaccination, through seeing a dentist, to avoiding smog); rest (regularity of sleep and ways to relax); development (of your interests and learning). Tell your child why this is important to you. And how do they see it?
It may also be a good idea to create an information campaign entitled “How to take care of yourself?”. You could prepare posters or a nursery rhyme. Or direct a film. Or deliver a short lecture and have the child do a presentation for the family. Together with your child, you might find inspiration in a letter and photos depicting the story of an 8-year-old from Indonesia, who tells his peers why taking care of himself is important to him.
Family campaign
Together, choose the issues that are the most important for you now and prepare your campaign. Perhaps how to take care of hygiene and strengthen the immune system? Or perhaps how to ensure self-development while staying home? Once your campaign is ready, use it to raise awareness among family and friends. Why don’t you share your campaigns with others? After all, it’d be good for us to look after each other!