The global pandemic has hit hard on families from different angles. The economic, religious, political and other aspects of society have been shaken and disrupted. Technology has now an even more significant and central place in our lives.
Children have also been greatly affected by the various disruptions in social life, school schedules, etc.
How are we cushioning them against adverse effects of these disruptions on their mental wellbeing?
Hello Ruth,
A very important topic to discuss at this time.
I have been living in Sweden since the pandemic began. Honestly, unlike many other countries around the world, Sweden has managed to maintain a very appropriate balance between life as it should be and the necessary restrictions.
Being a scholar of disability research, children with disabilities have been greatly affected despite the measures. Even more so the ones who are greatly dependent on their social life after school and on weekends. Studies are underway to see the repercussions on the mental well-being of these children.
Regards!
Definitely the life of children have been greatly affected due to pandemic. However, on the positive side parents have now more time to pay attention to the needs of their children. Moreover, schools have counselors who are providing their services online to ensure psychological well-being of children. The present pandemic situation doesn't allow to do much for overall growth of children.
The parents are cushioning their children from adverse effects of the covid pandemic by sparing quality time, discussing their issues, and having healthy discourse on their personal and professional life. Even then the children are devoting more time with their parents, but they still miss their friends, school-life and outdoor games. To further cope up with the stress caused by these factors, the parents need to be quite patient and composed to deal with any kind of mood swings, irritability, and impulsiveness displayed by their children. It is a very tough time for both the parents and children to adapt to changing lifestyles. However, we should always focus on our mental health and well-being. Certainly, some kind of Yoga, exercises, meditation, Ayurvedic medicines, Herbal and home-made healthy food items have made our children stronger to deal with the adversities. We need to learn to manage disharmony and restore the balanced lifestyle.
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