How to Foster Change in Kids ’ Behavior after Quarantine

COVID-19 has impacted lives across the globe. Whether it's the loss of someone close to you, mental health challenges, or a reduction in your household income, the pandemic one way or another has affected us all. Children are not an exception. They may not communicate their worries with us or express their feelings like adults, but they are also going through a difficult time. They have missed out on valuable learning time at school and have been unable to socialize with friends as they usually would. They may even be scared of the virus due to the snippets of information that they've overheard.  But being forced to slow down has also had a positive impact on children. Kids have had a chance to spend more quality time with their parents and enjoy the benefits of boredom. During the lockdown, they have had to let their imagination run wild more often, thus developing their creativity and inventiveness. And all this learning will serve them when they are grown-ups to make time to slow down, notice small things, and other positive life-long habits. At this point though, their routine has been modified. And as a parent, you may be  concerned about their reservations and how their behavior will change after the quarantine. We are facing life in the new normal, and just like it is challenging for adults, it is also for your little ones. Now is therefore a good time to reduce screen time, start safely interacting with peers again, and deal with fears acqui...
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