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No matter what accommodations we have made for our children, living through a global pandemic has been extremely difficult, and has impacted their mental health in profound ways.
Helping Kids Navigate Emotions in 2021
As we enter 2021, there is reason for hope: vaccines are on the horizon and the pandemic is predicted to get much better by the middle or end of the year. Yet our children still face a tough road ahead and will need help navigating their emotions. Here are some ideas for how best to nurture our children’s emotions during 2021 and throughout the rest of this pandemic.
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While not all mental health issues can be prevented, you can take steps to help keep your child as mentally healthy as possible.
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Researchers in China found that 1 in 5 children showed signs of depression during quarantine, according to a study published in JAMA Pediatrics.
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Talking to your child about their concerns and feelings can prevent their symptoms from worsening.
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Peer-led counseling programs show promise in helping to detect mental health concerns in younger students.
There are many ways we can help our kids make friends, socialize with the friends that they have, and cope with the many changes the pandemic has brought.