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The Kids Are Not Alright: Child Distress during Pandemic Shutdowns and How to Help
It can be easy to overlook the complex emotions of children during the coronavirus pandemic shutdowns. But like adults, they are experiencing new challenges of isolation, grief, and fear. Because children might not have the words yet, they often communicate distress non-verbally. Read for signs of distress in young children and ways we can help them through these difficult times.