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