The Kids Are Not Alright: What you can do to help children struggling through the pandemic.

"Children need stability and connection

The fundamentals of what children need have not changed. Stability and connection help support healthy attachment and feelings of safety. "Attachment Theory" tells us that parental accessibility and responsiveness build strong bonds. Furthermore, healthy attachments lead to a better ability to self-regulate, which can help reduce tantrums, angry outbursts, and behavior problems. (Please note I said reduce, everyone gets dysregulated sometimes, especially children. To a point, boundary testing and negative behavior are a healthy and appropriate part of growth and development.)

What you can do

Here are a couple of things you can do to support your children and help them stay regulated during this tumultuous period of time:..."