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This will definitely affect their social and emotional development as they grow.<\/p>\n<p>Young children are also feeling the mental and emotional effects of the pandemic, with higher levels of stress, major disruptions to their school schedules and changes to their routines at home.<\/p>\n<p>Our children need extra support and comfort from those who care for them during this scary and unpredictable time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Signs Your Child is Stressed<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here are a few signs that your toddler or child is feeling upset by the stresses of the pandemic:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Increased crying and irritability.<\/li>\n<li>Changes in eating or sleeping habits.<\/li>\n<li>Returning to \u201cyounger\u201d behaviours (like bed-wetting or thumb-sucking).<\/li>\n<li>Increased worry and anxiety.<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty concentrating.<\/li>\n<li>Struggling with schoolwork or avoiding schoolwork.<\/li>\n<li>Losing interest in fun hobbies and activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How You Can Help<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If your child is struggling, here are some tips to relieve their anxiety and help them cope.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Children are often frightened by things they don\u2019t understand. Talk to them about what\u2019s going on, and answer their questions in a way they can understand.<\/li>\n<li>Let them know it\u2019s okay for them to feel scared or upset.<\/li>\n<li>Reassure them that they are safe and you (and the other adults in their life) will look after them.<\/li>\n<li>Set a positive example by looking after yourself too.<\/li>\n<li>Limit your family\u2019s exposure to the news, including coverage on TV and social media.<\/li>\n<li>Try to stick to a regular routine, with a balance between learning activities and fun\/ relaxation activities.<\/li>\n<li>Spend fun time together as a family, playing a sport, enjoying a board game, reading together or building a puzzle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These are difficult times, so make sure you take care of your family\u2019s mental wellbeing as well as your physical health.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Babies born in 2020 are growing up in a strange  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