Could Prolonged Isolation Hurt Your Child's Immune System?

Wondering if prolonged social distancing is hurting your child’s immune system? Dr. Alsan Bellard explains that you shouldn’t worry. There are enough bacteria and germs in every household to ramp up a child's immune system and get it functioning at the same level as it would if they were playing with friends at the playground and interacting with other kids at school.

Helping kids with autism get used to wearing face masks

In response to the coronavirus pandemic, many states have made it mandatory to wear a face mask in public. And, while wearing a mask might be a minor inconvenience for most people, it can cause anxiety, fear, discomfort and frustration in a child with autism spectrum disorder.

My son is experiencing anger as a result of the pandemic. Help!

The main thing to do for anger – as well as anxiety, depression and many of the other emotional difficulties children might be having right now – is to validate your child’s emotions. Let them know you understand what they’re feeling. You might not fully sympathize, but you can empathize.

Helping kids with autism get used to wearing face masks

My son is experiencing anger as a result of the pandemic. Help!

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