I have been talking a lot about anxiety these days because it’s important.
63% of young adults in the US report anxiety or depression during the pandemic. An eye opening and concerning statistic, and I am sure our children and teens are feeling this too.
Sometimes anxiety can be subtle, children can complain of stomach pains or become newly clingy. Sleep can be disrupted or children can have difficult focusing and finding pleasure in their typical activities.
When we see our children struggling I think it’s important to recognize it, normalize it and use it as an opportunity to learn new coping skills.
There is no reason to feel guilty, these feelings are responses to unprecedented and inflexible changes in our world. But we can help our children through this and ask for help!
Read more in the article.
