Maintaining your mental health during the Stay At Home Order is very important, but your kids anxiety and stress levels during this time can be highly elevated. What do you do to help your kids through this? Ottawa Recreation Commissions Fitness and Wellness Recreations Supervisor, Jamie Simms, says it’s important to talk to your kids about what is going on using factual information, not opinionated. She gives some signs that your child may be experiencing stress and anxiety:
She adds that being a role model for your kids is important. Try not to let them see your stressors and also take care of yourself by eating right and getting in some exercise and activities that you enjoy.
