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Teen Addictions Are Increasing During the Pandemic—And How Adults Can Help
By James J. Crist, Ph.D., author of What’s the Big Deal About Addictions? The effects of the pandemic have been steadily increasing since the start in March 2020. Most schools have resorted to online learning. Students and teachers alike find … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, coronavirus, COVID-19, depression, Free Spirit author, learn from home, mental health, screen time, stress, substance abuse, teens
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How the Pandemic Affects Children and What You Can Do to Help
By Deborah Serani, Psy.D., author of Sometimes When I’m Sad Studies about the impact of the pandemic on children have shown overall increases in anxiety levels and academic difficulties. Online learning, restricted school days, and virtual classrooms have created lapses in … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, coronavirus, COVID-19, Free Spirit author, learn from home, routines
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5 Ways to Help Kids Cope with Uncertainty
By Deborah Serani, Psy.D., author of Sometimes When I’m Sad The world has a lot of moving parts, with people, places, and predicaments bearing down on us. Uncertainty can occur in global, local, and personal ways, all of which affect … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, coronavirus, COVID-19, Free Spirit author, gratitude, learn from home, routines
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3 Ways to Ease Children’s Anxiety in Uncertain or Unstructured Times
By Danielle Schultz Unstructured time can make some children (and adults) feel anxious. Here are tips to help ease stress and anxiety by adding some structure to otherwise unstructured time, whether that’s due to COVID-19 or summer break. Create a … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, coronavirus, COVID-19, learn from home, talk with kids
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Heading to Middle School: It’s Going to Be Okay
By Amanda C. Symmes, LICSW Note: While it’s uncertain what the next school year will look like, soon-to-be middle schoolers are still making the transition to a new environment. Whether students are in the classroom or learning from home, the … Continue reading
Posted in Counselor's Corner, Parenting
Tagged anxiety, junior high, middle school, peer pressure
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