“Parents have a right to be stressed. But don’t take it out on your kids”

This article discusses the stressors that accompany the uncertainty and changing times right now that we are all dealing with. Everyone in some way or another has had to make changes to their “normal,” however this article emphasizes that we have to simply adjust and not take out these stresses on children. For example, with students doing school from home, teachers cannot be present to detect signs of abuse or neglect, however these may be the times when these situations are most present. In addition to that, we have to be aware of how we are discussing this pandemic, to ensure that children still feel safe. This article also offers advice, such as being okay with bending preset rules, such as the amount screen time and technology use at this time.

You can find the article here: https://edition.cnn.com/2020/04/07/health/child-abuse-prevention-coronavirus-wellness/?fbclid=IwAR29nMhzzgapdHNRYzInq5p5o25uowgUZQPunQ4G8rWLtuxlTu9oy-ghpT8