Coping strategies
| Coping strategy | Description of strategy | Percentage of count |
| Talking | Talking through worries; Ali providing verbal reassurance; talking about things beyond COVID-19. | 29 |
| Socialising | Planning to, or undertaking, social interaction. | 12 |
| Prevention strategies | Discussing strategies to limit risks of catching COVID-19 to limit parental worry. | 11 |
| Information | Getting information to combat worry and anxiety, including engaging with reputable sources to bust COVID-19 myths (eg, COVID-19 is caused by 5G network). | 10 |
| Instrumental | Practical support Ali proposed to alleviate stress (eg, offering to shop for parents). | 10 |
| Relaxation activities | Watching movies, reading books, gardening or getting fresh air. | 8 |