Back-to-school anxiety, heightened by the COVID-19 pandemic, can manifest as resistance, mood changes, or somatic symptoms in children, but parents can help ease the transition with routines, positive reinforcement, and emotional validation.
Bullying among youth, including verbal, social, physical, and cyber bullying, has severe mental health consequences, such as depression, anxiety, and self-harm, and requires intervention and prevention to protect victims and reduce long-term effects.
Supporting children during COVID-19 involves creating a safe space for open communication, empowering them with decision-making, ensuring playtime, regulating media exposure, and offering reassurance to help them navigate the pandemic’s challenges.
A psycho-educational assessment can identify a child’s strengths, weaknesses, or hidden learning challenges, providing valuable insights to create a personalized learning plan and support their academic success.
Preparing your children for social media involves fostering awareness, open communication, and education about the lasting consequences of their online actions in a digital world where instant sharing and anonymity pose unique challenges.
