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Featured as a guest speaker on the weekly COVID-19 Community forum, Dr. Benjamin addresses several mental health concerns and answers questions from community members.

As 24-hour news cycles and increasing unpredictability continue to amass around the globe, children are soaking up information regarding the caronavirus COVID-19 from teachers, friends, and their parents.

Dr. Jamie Howard from the Child Mind Institute describes strategies for parents to consider to help children manage their anxiety and questions about the current health crisis.

Child Mind Institute. (2020, March 9). Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Get the latest information from the CDC about COVID-19. CDC How to Talk to Kids About the Coronavirus. Retrieved March 13, 2020, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=214&v=WhVad8ToCiU&feature=emb_title

"The world is uncertain and as parents, we can’t guarantee that bad things won’t happen"

Dr. Annie Simpson explores the societal impact the novel coronavirus or COVID-19 presents while also outlining helpful pointers for parents. To access the article, click here.

Simpson, A. (2020, February 19). How to Talk to Your Anxious Child About the Coronavirus. Retrieved from https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/anxiety-is-not-the-boss/202002/how-talk-your-anxious-child-about-the-coronavirus

Bedtime fears and nightmares may arise due to various reasons in children. Although psychotherapy and parenting consultations offer a tailored and comprehensive approach to addressing nightmares, there are various things parents and caregivers can do at home to help children facing these challenges. The National Sleep Foundation offers an array of strategies parents and caregivers can explore. To learn more about the National Sleep Foundation’s recommendations on managing bedtime fears and nightmares, click here.

Mindell, J. (2010, June). Nightmares in Children: Solutions & Answers. Retrieved from https://www.sleepfoundation.org/articles/children-and-bedtime-fears-and-nightmares.

Building upon recommendations from the Academy of American Pediatrics recommendations on limiting screen time for children, Billy Steele of Engadget presents concrete ways in which parents can implement plans to limit access to iOS, Android, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and WiFi access. To access the full article, click here.

Steele, B. (2019, May 09). How to manage your child's screen time.

Given the rise of various electronic devises, digital connectivity, and access points to gaming parents face a significant challenge in creating and sustaining a healthy environment for children and teens. The American Psychological Association recognizes this and offers various guidelines informed by the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations for children’s media use. To read more, click here.

American Psychological Association. (2019). Digital Guidelines: Promoting Healthy Technology Use for Children.