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It's natural and expected for children to experience anxiety around the transitions of the coronavirus pandemic.
The coronavirus pandemic has presented countless challenges to children from an academic, social and mental health perspective. But the shift back into more “normal” ways of life can also be difficult for kids.
Of course, we’re not exactly in a post-pandemic world (especially for children younger than 12 who have yet to gain access to any COVID-19 vaccines) as concerns rise about case counts and highly contagious variants. But there’s no doubt things seem different this summer, with camp, travel and back-to-school preparations in full swing. And even these positive changes can be challenging and anxiety-provoking.