Helping Kids Cope During Covid

In helping children cope with the happenings during this pandemic, parents need to model how to regulate emotions, provide appropriate information, highlight their children’s ability to problem-solve and innovate and normalize anxiety; parents can offer a realistic outlook without catastrophizing the situation. By providing an environment where children can safely express, explore, and regulate their emotions, parents can ensure their children’s emotional resiliency is developed and strengthened during this difficult time.