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COVID-19 – How Your Kids Should Handle The Lockdown Situation

The whole planet is experiencing something entirely new, and it’s not easy at all. For us to stop going to our jobs, and constantly worry about going to the grocery store- it’s new! But as adults, our experiences and coping mechanisms are certainly different from those of our children. So the question here is, how should your kids be handling the lockdown situation? Read on to find out the best way for them to get through this experience.

CONSULT A PROFESSIONAL

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If you’re worried about how your kids are going to handle the lockdown situation-don’t! Children can be extremely adaptive, but it’s important that you create a conducive environment at home. If you are concerned about their psychological well being, then there’s nothing wrong with getting in touch with a professional and voicing your concerns. You can have access online, click here to read more and find out how a therapist can guide you in understanding how a child’s mind works in such situations. It’s important to read up and understand such things early on because by doing so, you’ll be able to take on the right approach without stressing the kids out. 

MAKE IT A POSITIVE EXPERIENCE FOR THEM

It really is all about the surrounding environment and the mood you set for your kids. Yes, you’re locked indoors, but this could be an opportunity to do so many things! For example, many people already homeschool their children, so you can organize their day in a way where they still have structure and set times to study. When you set a schedule you’ll find that their days will be just as constructive and they won’t have a chance to get bored or depressed. 

REMIND THEM THAT IT’S A TIME TO BOND

Your kids will fare much better in coping with the lockdown when they understand that this is a great time for the family to bond with one another, instead of thinking about how they’re stuck at home. The key is to always keep them busy and change the perception of the situation. Think about having game nights and playing card and board games together, have they help you with the chores- when you cook and clean together it helps you to bond as well. 

STILL, STAY ACTIVE

Just because the kids are stuck indoors, it doesn’t mean that they get to give up on being active. There are plenty of ways for them to burn off their energy while staying fit at the same time. There are some game consoles that promote movement, so think about investing in one of those. Transform one of your rooms or dedicate a space to a workout area and get some workout equipment in as soon as you can. By doing so, you can make it a daily habit for everyone to work out so that the energy levels stay high in terms of mood, and lower in terms of being agitated and restless. 

EXPLAIN WHAT IS HAPPENING AND WHY

The best way for your kids to cope with the current situation is to really understand why they have to stay indoors. It’s important that they don’t think they’re being punished, and even more important that they are not living in a state of fear or panic. Knowledge is power, after all. So make it a point to explain the situation and that the reason they are being kept indoors is so that things can get better. Explain what you know about the virus and keep them updated as you get more information- just make sure that it’s information that won’t bring them down in any way.

By adhering to the tips provided here, you’ll find that your kids will adapt to the current situation quite easily. It’s not easy having to stay indoors all the time, but it’s only a temporary situation, and it’s certainly a great opportunity to have quality time with one another. You will find yourself getting closer because you’ll be helping each other out in the house, and you’ll also be able to come up with a structured day, as well as a way to integrate fun so that things don’t get dull for you. You can think of every day as a new adventure and you can all take turns in coming up with new and exciting games to play to keep you all entertained. You can have movie nights and a fitness hour, and of course, you need to integrate a learning schedule on a daily basis so that they still have the feel of being schooled in their lives as well.


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