Carolyn Seri Psychologist
COVID-19 and children COVID-19 has been a time of disruption and mixed emotions for many families. Household relationships have been put to the test far and wide with home schooling and having to spend an unusual amount of time together. As restrictions lift, children may struggle with adjusting to the new way of doing things. Some possible issues to be mindful of are that children may be frustrated that some things are returning to normal while others are not. There may be anxiety around the ‘what ifs’ - what if we go back to lockdown or if there is a second wave and people get sick? Other children may ‘act out’ as they just want things back to normal right now! There is also a new way of connecting with people, the 1.5 metre rule is confusing and restrictive and can cause some unease in children who need physical contact, such as younger children at kindy or prep.
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Queensland Country Health Fund • Living Healthy Winter / Spring 2020
