How to help a child who misses their father during the war

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Unicef ​​Ukraine shared useful tips.

During the war, even adults cannot cope with emotions, let alone children. All events have such a great impact that mental health can also suffer. For example, you went to another city/country. The child misses family or friends very much. For her, every day is like torture. The child sincerely hopes that dad will return from day to day.

• Follow the daily routine, recreate home traditions or create new ones: joint walks or tea drinking, reading together or watching a movie.
• Suggest the child write a letter or draw a picture for dad.
• Return the child to communication with peers.
• Hug the child if he wants it.

Time, attention, patience and gentle care from loved ones have a healing power for a child.