How You Can Help Your Kids Deal With Anxiety Caused by the Pandemic
How You Can Help Your
Kids Deal With Anxiety
Caused by the Pandemic.
Nearly a year into the COVID-19 pandemic,
parents continue to be concerned about the
effects of isolation on their children. .
One study from NCBI called pandemics a valid source
of “adverse childhood experiences” and noted a link
to children developing depression and anxiety.
Thankfully, pediatricians say you can
do these six things to help your kids deal
with pandemic-caused anxiety.
1. Stay connected by checking
in with them daily.
2. Encourage them to
spend time outside.
3. Relax screen time
limitations.
4. Create daily family
rituals and routines.
5. Allow them to make
“choices within limits.”.
6. Manage your own stress so you can
be emotionally available for them.
Kids Deal With Anxiety
Caused by the Pandemic.
Nearly a year into the COVID-19 pandemic,
parents continue to be concerned about the
effects of isolation on their children. .
One study from NCBI called pandemics a valid source
of “adverse childhood experiences” and noted a link
to children developing depression and anxiety.
Thankfully, pediatricians say you can
do these six things to help your kids deal
with pandemic-caused anxiety.
1. Stay connected by checking
in with them daily.
2. Encourage them to
spend time outside.
3. Relax screen time
limitations.
4. Create daily family
rituals and routines.
5. Allow them to make
“choices within limits.”.
6. Manage your own stress so you can
be emotionally available for them.