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This, is what leadership in a crisis looks & sounds like.
Jacinda Ardern - Prime Minister of New ZealandPLUS...
Jacinda Ardern holds special coronavirus press conference for children
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/19/jacinda-ardern-holds-special-coronavirus-press-conference-for-children
New Zealand’s prime minister has held a special press conference just for children, saying the young need extra help understanding the global coronavirus pandemic.
Sitting next to Jacinda Ardern was scientist Dr Michelle Dickinson – who specializes in science communication for kids – and Dr Siouxsie Wiles, who many New Zealanders have come to rely on for calm, practical advice during the crisis.
“Kids ask a lot of questions most of the time, and right now they understandably have plenty about Covid-19,” Ardern posted on Instagram.
“That’s why we put on a press conference just for children and their questions.”
“I hope it will be a useful resource to help answer some of the questions from the young people in your life.”
“The kids just had questions about the virus, how they are transmitted, how to keep their grandparents safe, how does soap work.”
“Try to explain what is happening in a way that is easy [for children] to understand,” the ministry of health advises parents and careers.
“Try to avoid worrying them. Remind them that you are being very safe to protect them and other New Zealanders.”
Sitting next to Jacinda Ardern was scientist Dr Michelle Dickinson – who specializes in science communication for kids – and Dr Siouxsie Wiles, who many New Zealanders have come to rely on for calm, practical advice during the crisis.
“Kids ask a lot of questions most of the time, and right now they understandably have plenty about Covid-19,” Ardern posted on Instagram.
“That’s why we put on a press conference just for children and their questions.”
“I hope it will be a useful resource to help answer some of the questions from the young people in your life.”
“The kids just had questions about the virus, how they are transmitted, how to keep their grandparents safe, how does soap work.”
“Try to explain what is happening in a way that is easy [for children] to understand,” the ministry of health advises parents and careers.
“Try to avoid worrying them. Remind them that you are being very safe to protect them and other New Zealanders.”
