kids and mental health

COVID has certainly taken its toll, but as we reflect on the year that was… we are not only looking at what was lost but also what was learned, especially when it comes to our kids and how they handle stress. Here’s Maria Sansone.

It’s a strange time and everyone is under stress, but when it comes to young kids they can’t always articulate their feelings. So, how can you tell and what can you do? Mental health counselor Katie Lear give signs to watch for and tips to offer relief. #Mom2Mom

It’s a strange time and everyone is under stress, but when it comes to young kids they can’t always articulate their feelings. So, how can you tell and what can you do? Two experts give signs to watch for, and tips to offer relief.

Aside from the vaccine news, there is rarely any good news to report on the COVID front. But, two experts stopped by the #momcave to talk with #Mom2Mom’s Maria Sansone and said there are actually some positives to take from the pandemic when it comes to our kids.

Sure, you’re locked in a house together 24/7, but therapist Katie Lear tells Mom2Mom’s Maria Sansone quantity doesn’t equal quality. Now more than ever, kids need predictable one-on-one time with parents. Here’s how to get it done.

Sure, you’re locked in a house together 24/7, but therapist Katie Lear tells Mom2Mom’s Maria Sansone quantity doesn’t equal quality. Now more than ever, kids need predictable one-on-one time with parents. Here’s how to get it done.

When it comes to worry, parents are hands down most concerned about their kids. But, children don’t always say when they are freaked out, so what are the tell-tale signs they are feeling pandemic pressure? Mom2Mom’s Maria Sansone sits down with clinical psychologist Dr. Candice Norcott and therapist Katie Lear for advice – age group by age group.

In this historically tough year, two experts we talked to said it’s not only OK but actually good for your kids to know when you are feeling overwhelmed. It provides both an opportunity to share coping mechanisms and gives children permission to feel overwhelmed when feelings seem too ‘big’ to manage.

In this historically tough year, two experts we talked to said it’s not only OK but actually good for your kids to know when you are feeling overwhelmed. It provides both an opportunity to share coping mechanisms and gives children permission to feel overwhelmed when feelings seem too ‘big’ to manage.