(Part 2 of 4) A new survey shows parents concern on children's mental health during the pandemic.
A new survey shows more and more parents are worried about the long-term effects of the pandemic on children's mental health, especially with the holidays coming.
Michael george spoke with an expert who says it's critical for parents to help build resilience during this difficult time.
Megan burke knows raising 3 kids during the covid-19 pandemic is a struggle.
"every day they'r like when is this coronavirus going to end, when is it over, i just want it to go away."
Everything "normal" has be disrupted, from school, to seeing friends ..
Megan says it's impacting her 8-year old.
"we've notice that she gets a little more angry, or frustrated, with how things are going, why she can't go to her dance classes anymore a new survey from nationwide children's hospital finds 66 percent of parents are worried their children's mental health will suffer even more as the pandemic continues into the winter.
57 percent say they're running out of ways to keep their kids positive.
They're really losing steam as far as how can i keep my kids engaged?
How can i keep them happy and entertained?
Dr. parker huston is a pediatric psychologist.
He says for kids to feel a sense of security and normalcy- parents need to be consistent.
Have a schedule, no matter for kids what the learning environment might be, to have one, two, or even three schedules if necessary, and keep those routines he also encourages parents to check in regularly with their kids about how they're feeling.
Asking questions like, you know, what was the best part of your day today?
What was the hardest part of your day today?
Megan says she talks with her kids and they stick to a scheule.
Her 8-year old also meets with a counselor.
Megan has also been organizing socially distanced parades for the holidays in her neighborhood.
"they are just ful of smiles and laughter and it gives the kids a chance to see other kids but from a distance, cause everybody's on their side of the sidewalk and distanced.
Showing her kids that even at a time when everything's s different- they can still have fun and be together.
Michael george, cbs news, new york.
Experts say parents can embrace change this year and try to come up with new, creative traditions for the holidays.
When we come back, a mother and daughter talk about their experience with bi- polar disorder.
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