Current Events
Helping Your Child Cope with Current Events by Holly Barrett Our students have had to deal with so much this year! In addition to the many challenges resulting from the pandemic, our nation has experienced much political and social unrest. Unfortunately, these events that create uncertainty and discord can result in increased stress and anxiety levels for many children. What can parents do to minimize the effects? 1. Limit news and reduce social media use: Access the news when your younger children are not with you but answer any questions they may have with age appropriate responses; If your older children are aware of current events, watch the news with them so that you can answer questions, discuss the event, and process their feelings and concerns. If the news is creating too much worry for your children, there are apps and websites such as LeechBlock or SelfControl that can temporarily block social media or certain websites. Look at the site Positive News with your