Children’s Book for Social-Emotional Learning during COVID-19 Pandemic, Now Available!
Childhood anxiety and mental health concerns are at an all-time high surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns. Educators and parents continue to be overwhelmed by the pressing need to address ongoing challenges that young school-aged children are facing with changing routines, limited social interactions, and school closures. When the World Closed was created to be a resource for these pressing needs, as a place to begin necessary conversations with children about the current times, and inspire social and emotional growth and resilience.
The Trauma that Remains: Healing after the Pandemic
The promise of a COVID-19 vaccine gives us a reason to get life back to “normal.” But life for many is not going to be "normal" again for a long time. Even if we all get vaccinated, WE will be different. Over the course of the pandemic, the world has faced a prolonged traumatic event, and that trauma changes our individual brains. When the pandemic ends, we must begin to heal together.
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.