Have you noticed a change in your child's behavior??
Check out this iceberg image to better understand your child's emotions and behaviors since the pandemic and school closure.
Wondering what you can do to help??
Respond to outbursts in a calm, consistent and comforting way
Pick calm, undistracted times to check in and give them the chance to express feelings and ask questions
Take care of yourself and respond to your own anxieties/fears
Try one of my FAVORITE strategies, Child Directed Play, only 10 minutes a day! Learn more about this simple, fun, and researched based strategy below...
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**No screen shaming allowed here! Parents, remind yourselves that you're doing your best and too much screen time is not the end of the world. Hang in there and give yourself all the grace. We're all figuring this out together.