Kids these days have more things to feel anxious about than ever. From the ongoing coronavirus pandemic to disruptions to their school routines, it’s no surprise that earlier this month, the U.S. Surgeon General issued a public health advisory warning of a mental health crisis among youth.
In October, the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Children’s Hospital Association also declared a national emergency in children’s mental health. So what can parents do to help their kids process the big emotions they may be feeling right now?
For starters, they can stop razzing kids about the amount of time they spend playing video games.
According to George Carey, founder and CEO of The…
