Check out the full Episode 49 show notes on our website! In this episode of Healthy Family Project, we talk to Dr. Stephanie Smith about how to manage anxiety and adjust to life around COVID-19. Dr. Stephanie shares lots of great tips to help families navigate their new routines, tips to avoid over-consuming news, and ways to address the topic with kids and help them understand what's going on. She also shares ways to stay connected to loved ones despite isolation.  Dr. Stephanie Smith is a mother, clinical psychologist and author of Dr. Stephanie. In her practice, she works with moms, dads, teens and tweens. Dr. Smith uses humor, compassion and common sense to help people make positive changes in their lives. She especially enjoys working with parents to assist them in strengthening their families from the inside out. On her blog, she writes about technology, parenting, friendship, and pop culture – all with a mental health twist. In addition, Dr. Smith is an official blogger for the American Psychological Association's blog, Your Mind, Your Body. Listener Survey! Thank you so much for supporting the Healthy Family Project Podcast from Produce for Kids! We'd love it if you could take 5 minutes to let us know how we can bring you the best possible content for future episodes. By completing the survey, you'll also be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card! Take the survey here. Healthy Recipes & Tips in Your Inbox Sign up for the Produce for Kids e-newsletter to receive healthy recipe inspiration, our latest blog posts and more directly to your inbox each week.  Healthy Family Project Facebook GroupJoin our new Healthy Family Project Facebook group! This group will serve as a safe space for parents and caregivers to talk all about raising a healthy family - from dealing with a picky eater and tips to get more fruits and veggies onto plates to exercising as a family and mental health. We welcome all of you to join in! Relevant Links  Helping Teenagers Cope with COVID-19 Managing Anxiety & Worry Around COVID-19 35 Healthy Pantry Staple Recipes Jump Start Dinner with these Conversation Starters Kid-Friendly Kitchen Tasks for Every Age 12 Fun Indoor Activities for Kids Foods to Fight Cold & Flu Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out: Episode 3: Managing Screen Time Episode 9: Quick & Easy Dinner Hacks Episode 21: Meal Planning & Cooking with Kids Episode 40: Meditation Benefits for Kids Episode 24: Making Exercise a Family Affair   Timestamps 3:11 How to talk to kids about the pandemic  4:14 Tips for media consumption 10:18 How can we stay connected to our loved ones through social distancing 16:43 How to keep up with routines & figure out new schedules 23:14 Adjusting to life at home & setting boundaries 28:38 How can families manage stress? How to talk to kids about income loss? 32:00 How to stay positive through this situation?  

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