The uncertainty, fear and myriad of changes created by the COVID-19 pandemic has had a tremendous impact on everyone, but kids and teens may have an especially tough time coping emotionally.
Children have been cooped up for weeks with no in-person school, sports or play dates. Not being able to socialize with their friends may leave kids feeling depressed, hopeless anxious and angry.
Now, as we begin to reopen communities and facilities, it may be hard to get children and especially teens to take safety protocols seriously, but it is vital that they do. How we talk to our kids is as important as what we say to them. To help you and your kids navigate their emotions and new ways of living, here are 7 tips you may find useful: