Children may hear about swine influenza, avian flu, or pandemic  flu on TV or in conversations at home or school, and may become concerned and even frightened.  Parents and guardians should be aware of what information is developmentally appropriate for each age group, preschool/pre-K, elementary, and middle school.

The Montessori School of the Mahoning Valley in Youngstown Ohio is offering free information about how to talk to kids about pandemic flu.  Simply email montessori@msmv.org and we will send you a free .pdf file that will help you tackle this important topic.

Please use care in discussing topics like the swine flu virus with your child.  This free information will help.