The world as we know it has changed dramatically over a short period of time and many children, even the younger ones, will be picking up that something strange is going on. Talking to our children about feelings including anxiety is crucial. Perhaps they are now staying home when they used to be in day care, or they aren’t seeing their grandparents as routinely as they would – or perhaps the school term has finished earlier and they aren’t spending time going to the parks and playgrounds, the zoo and museums.

By Armchair Psychology23March, 2019