After months in lockdown, venturing out to see friends and family again is sweet, indeed — even from six feet away. But being released from quarantine also brings a new set of anxieties and uncertainties. With no widely accepted playbook for reopening, it’s on parents to decide what’s safe for the family. Is day camp a go? Can my teens be trusted to practice social distancing at the beach? Will it be too risky to visit the grandparents this summer?

This week on childmind.org we focus on the anxiety and challenges reopening brings. We can’t tell you what your family’s decisions should be, but our experts offer advice for managing the anxiety that comes with these tough choices, as we transition to something that’s more relaxed than lockdown, but nowhere near normal, either.

We’re also sharing a frank and insightful conversation between two of our clinicians about how to talk to kids — of any race — about racism, racial violence and the ongoing protests.

Caroline Miller, Editorial Director | ✉

Managing Anxiety During Reopening

Strategies for coping with new challenges.

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Coping With Social Anxiety While Distancing

Help reluctant kids stay connected.

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Talking to Kids About Racism

Two clinicians discuss how to tackle hard questions.

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Best Medications for Kids With Anxiety

Antidepressants are the evidence-based choice.

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Behavioral Treatment for Kids With Anxiety

Kids learn to handle the bully in the brain.

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Anxious Stomach Aches and Headaches

Physical symptoms are often the way children experience anxiety.

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