7 Ways Parents Can Handle Behavioral Challenges During Quarantine

Juggling the stress of sheltering-in-place, working from home, and homeschooling children presents challenges for most families. With families who have previously experienced behavioral difficulties, or for parents of children with a psychological disorder, the physical and emotional toll of meeting the family’s needs can be especially taxing. Add to the mix parent’s concerns about the safety and well-being of family members, social restrictions, and many questions of what “normal” life will look like. As with many parenting and behavior management strategies, the effectiveness lies in the anticipation and prevention of significant challenges. This is no different during a stay-at-home order. Boredom, frustration, unexpected changes, chores and responsibilities, isolation from friends and extracurricular activities — a schedule carefully crafted to help your child remain distracted and release their energy, are now absent. Here are some concrete strategies to manage behavioral challenges and maintain a positive relationship while stuck at home:  1. See the World through Your Child’s Eyes As adults we are grappling with fear, anxiety, and ever-changing schedules as we manage to keep everything afloat during this unique time. As we notice our own stress — consider how this is impacting children. School, perhaps the most importance source of grounding, consistency and socialization, is a place that is no longer deemed safe. Uncertainty about situations b...
Source: World of Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Agitation Children and Teens Parenting Behavioral Difficulties Coping Skills coronavirus COVID-19 home schooling Resilience social distancing Source Type: blogs