Most of us think we “get” social media, but when it comes to our children, how much do we really know about YouTube Kids, Snapchat and TikTok?
Betsy Beckman, MD
The pandemic has altered life in many ways, and these changes are especially affecting our kids.
“Children may now need to socially distance from friends, attend school remotely or virtually celebrate major life events like birthdays and graduations,” said Betsy Beckman, MD, a pediatrician with Holland Hospital Family Medicine – Douglas. “These adjustments, combined with ongoing uncertainties, can take a toll on a child’s mental health.”
Cultivating Coping Skills
According to the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services and the CDC, fewer children in the state are currently up to date on their routine vaccinations. The reason for this shortfall? Safety fears related to COVID-19.
Summer has arrived, and for many of us, that means wringing our hands over how to keep our kids occupied amid the new realities of the COVID-19 pandemic.