Children are feeling the effects of the ongoing crisis as schools and parks close, they are no longer able to play with their friends, and now have an increased focus on personal hygiene.

For Wagga mum Vanessa Vidler, supporting each other as a family was the most important thing.

"I have four kids, so they have each other to play with and we have been talking a lot about showing love to each other considering we are all together so much now," she said.

"It's important for them to remember they have their siblings, we are really blessed to be together because some people have no one in what is an already tough time."

Mrs Vidler said she has been encouraging her children - Harry, 11, Ruby, 9, Marley, 7, and Vance, 1 - to FaceTime their friends and stay in touch online.

"We need to look out for others and stay connected with people, especially those who don't have anyone or even those friends who don't have a sibling to keep them company," she said.

"I think loneliness will be the biggest thing for people."

While Mrs Vidler said her children were understanding of the situation and "know bad things do happen whether we like it or not", she said the process has been an adjustment for everyone.

"We are trying not to dwell too much on academics just yet, we need to settle in to this new routine and find our feet," she said.

"It's just a process of trial and error."

Wagga mum Jill Russell said for her, it was about reassuring her children not to be fearful.

"We are keeping the kids informed on what is going on, but we try to only check in with the news once a day for important updates so we aren't dwelling on the doom and gloom," she said.

"Fear is crippling and makes people do crazy things."

Mum to Elsie, 13, Jones, 11, and Pollyanna, 9, Mrs Russell said they were instead focusing on hope.

"We are abiding by everything the government in telling us to do, but not heading into fear - instead, we are hoping for better days ahead," she said.

Experts are also warning that children are at risk of emotional trauma amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nicola Palfrey from The Australian National University said it is normal for children and adults to feel stressed during this time.

"Children may have stopped going to school, or they could be separated from their grandparents," said Ms Palfrey, Director of the ANU Australian Child and Adolescent Trauma, Loss and Grief Network.

"It is a matter of checking in with them, asking them what they know and letting them lead the conversation.

"Provide facts about what has happened, explain what is going on now and give them clear information about how to reduce their risk of being infected by the disease, in words that they can understand depending on their age."

Ms Palfrey said limiting panic was key.

"It's okay to share with your children that you are worried, but it's important to not share panic with children," she said.

"It would be easy for many children to think they might get this virus and they will die."

However, the expert in child trauma also said it was a common misconception that shielding children from bad news is best.

"Children need adults' love and attention during difficult times. Give them extra time and attention. Remember to listen to your children, speak kindly and reassure them."