How to Reassure Your Kids When You Go Back to Work After COVID-19

“The thrill of coming home has never changed.” – Guy Pearce When you get the call or email that your employer wants you to return to work during the country’s gradual re-opening after the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s likely you’ll experience conflicting emotions. The relief of knowing there’ll be a paycheck coming in again and some semblance of normalcy will resume could be offset by worries about how your kids, who’ve become used to your presence at home for several months, will fare, physically and psychologically. Here are some tips on how to reassure your kids when you go back to work after COVID-19. You Need Reassurance First Having regular income coming in again is a positive sign, especially since research shows that economic concerns have weighed heavily on those who’ve been laid off or unemployed during the pandemic. A survey from the American Psychological Association found that the average reported stress level for parents of children under 18 is 6.7 (compared with 5.5 for those without children). And nearly half of parents rated their stress level high (between 8 and 10 on a 10-point scale).  Now, though, as you prepare to resume work duties, think about what this change means to you. Before you head back into the office or place of employment, set up a phone call, zoom meeting or email communication with your supervisor to get the specifics on what and how health and safety protocols have been put in place to protect employees. Be sure to ask any qu...
Source: World of Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Children and Teens Parenting coronavirus COVID-19 Source Type: blogs