How to connect with your kids on a more personal level
ABC15 Health Insider looks at the mental health of kids during the pandemic and helping parents connect.
and last updated 2021-02-16 09:10:08-05
Are your kids struggling from the stress of COVID-19 too? You can connect with your kids on a more personal level with the help of our ABC15 Health Insider.
A change in routine, limited time with loved ones and friends, and no real answers about the future all of these can bring real stress to young children. In fact, the uncertainty has become emotionally traumatizing for so many kids.
How to minimize the social impact of remote learning on your kids
Expert discusses the impacts of remote learning on children.
and last updated 2021-02-07 17:07:08-05
PHOENIX â The concerns for many parents around remote learning and the long-term effects are two-fold: the academic impact and the social impact.
Psychiatrists say it s important, especially at an elementary-age level, to find ways to socialize kids safely while social distancing.
Dr. Andrea Raby, Vice President of Psychiatry for Bayless Integrated Healthcare, says parents should start with making a list of skills to work on at home that would be practiced in a classroom. She suggests emphasizing how to get along with others, practice waiting your turn, and sharing all lessons that can be practiced with siblings, parents, or even stuffed animals.