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LIFE GOES ON ABOVE // Alexis Patterson with her son Grayson at their home in Grapevine.
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NE AFTERNOON IN MARCH 2020, I walked out of my office at DFWChild, expecting to work remotely for a few weeks while this coronavirus situation cleared up. I never dreamed that my workfrom-home setup would become permanent or that two years later we’d still be dealing with COVID-19. Yet, here we are—my child’s school closed, again. More rampant infections. Lingering uncertainty. While we’re managing our own thoughts and stress about the pandemic, it’s important to know how our kids are feeling—even if (especially if) they’re not expressing a lot of obvious anxiety. When I read the feature article for this issue (“The Kids Are Not Alright,” Page 30), I was reminded that the signs of struggle can be subtle or completely silent. Things you’re brushing off as frustrating-but-normal kid behavior might signify a real problem. And while children are known for their resilience, the experts we interviewed indicated that the pandemic could cause long-term problems for their overall well-being. If this feels bleak, know that there are ways to overcome those challenges and foster peace, security and joy in your family—no matter what’s happening in the outside world. This issue offers strategies for recognizing and relieving anxiety in your child. We’ve compiled ways to get help for family violence, which has increased during the pandemic, as part of our interview with The Family Place’s Mimi Sterling (Page 17). If you just need more opportunities to bond with your child, check out our Playbook section (Page 41) for great family events. In this issue, you’ll also find our annual list of Mom-Approved OB-GYNs, Midwives and Fertility Specialists (Page 24), expert advice for a common potty-training issue (Page 14), a guide to teaching your child about money (Page 9) and more. We’re sharing a good mix of critical, pandemic-related information and resources for everyday parenting—because despite it all, life goes on.
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